rennie_08 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hi guys, i am am looking for some aftermarket hose to fit my fx5 filter. I am not a fan of the fluval hose as it is ribbed inside and collects a lot of gunk. i have plumbed 2 fx5s into the base of my 6x2x2 build and I am in need of a good flexible hose that doesn't kink to fit over 25mm hose tail barbs that I have on the bulkhead fittings in the Base of my tank. if anyone has some ideas or opinions I would love to hear them, thanks in advance! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc12 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Perhaps these ones? These are flexible and only ribbed on the outside. Black Ribbed Hoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie_08 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 They look good. Do you think they would slide on easy? Is there an art to getting them on if they are pretty tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turffarmerrob Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 got some today from my local irrigation shop $5/m for 25mm diameter fits perfect if its a bit tight I put the end of the hose in a cup of boiling water to soften it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc12 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Masters sells them by the metre from the pond section but they are slightly ribbed internally from memory. Else the link I provided above is cheaper than Masters and they do free shipping if you can wait a couple days. Yes, hot water softens it. Edited August 21, 2015 by jc12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie_08 Posted August 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 No worries thanks so much guys! I appreciate your help. Going to order some from that link this afternoon, thanks again guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
