Metal in the sump

[Aquaman777]

Question: I have a small piece of metal in my sump that is underwater. It is a stainless steel clamp that clamps the hose to my return and I do know that they oxidize over time......is this crucial to my system?? It is a tiny chunk of metal.....but I dont want that to ruin my tank if it can!! What else can I use to clamp that hose??

[D.J.]

is it on the return side or the intake side of the pump? if on the intake you might be able to just use a zip tie on it......if its on the return side....im not sure since it has pressure on it.....

[Aquaman777]

Return.

[D.J.]

if the tube comin off the pump is ribbed or have a lip on it you might be able to use the BIG zip ties on it.......but im sure there is someone on here that has a better idea than me....

[condiman]

I would replace it with a plastic one. If you need one send me your address and Ill mail you one.

[D.J.]

see..............i told ya...........lol

i figured there had to be plastic clamps out there somewhere.......

[Aquaman777]

Matt Golden
322 West King
Winona, MN
55987

Thanks, I appreciate it. Is the small piece of metal in the sump a problem though?

[condiman]

what size pipe you have

[Aquaman777]

3/4" nylon braided plastic tubing I believe....maybe 1/2" Ill check when I get back home....im in the library "studying" haha.....I have an accounting test tomorrow!! yippie!!

[Kyuss]

yes eventually it will corrode and rust, not good. I bought a bunch of plastic clamps off of Fosters. I used them all with my last build otherwise I would get one to ya. Condi will hook ya up

[Aquaman777]

3/4"

[condiman]

I will check if I got that size I just used a bunch and I dont know.

[Aquaman777]

kk, thanks condiman!

[Loverotties]

A tiewrap that has plastic catch in it.

[pogodzib]

A single clamp won't cause any problems. I've used to have one in my tank for years and most people here know that most corals thrive in my tank. In fact, many old time reefers used to keep a few nails in their tanks instead of adding iron supplements. Not that everything that people did in the past were ideal though.