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redleader · 10-12-2001, 05:10 PM

You need bigger hose. The blackice uses 3/8 inch and the Ehiem is 1/2. I'm surprised any place would give you less then 3/8. Thats usally the min size.

Since the fittings don't match, you'll need to either get strechy tubing (thats what I did, use Silicone based tube in this case) or get a reduces fitting to convert the 1/2 inch portions to 3/8 inch.

Check www.dangerden.com or your local hardware store.

10-12-2001, 05:10 PM	#4
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	You need bigger hose. The blackice uses 3/8 inch and the Ehiem is 1/2. I'm surprised any place would give you less then 3/8. Thats usally the min size. Since the fittings don't match, you'll need to either get strechy tubing (thats what I did, use Silicone based tube in this case) or get a reduces fitting to convert the 1/2 inch portions to 3/8 inch. Check www.dangerden.com or your local hardware store.