glue toxcicity

[SPC]

Kellogg, what kind of pump is it? What are you trying to do with it?
Steve

 

[imow]

PVC glue is fine. Used it many times in my tank. No problems.

 

[Kellogg]

Its a mag drive pump that I'm trying to make a closed loop out of and I thought the pvc would be easier to work with and look better than the clear hosing in the tank which couldnt really be used to direct the flow of the return. Any ideas for something to cover up the intake? I have a clown that could get sucked into it.

 

[Scottis24]

Make sure you use the PVC glue that is spec'd for drinking water use. It has a number designation thats 14 something. The other is for drainwater/graywater and is not drinking water safe. Good luck.

 

[Scottis24]

Kellog, Try some Fiberglass Screen. It won't rust in the saltwater. Walk around Home Depot, tons of stuff for little projects like that.

 

[Kellogg]

I recently bought a new pump for my reef and was wondering if using pvc would be the way to go for the in take and out take of the pump. My only concern is the glue used to hold the pvc together. Does anyone have any experience with this type of set up and how has it worked?

 

[Kellogg]

Thanks for the advice. I think I got the wrong kind of glue, good thing i havent put it in the tank yet.