{"product_id":"aquarium-co-op-clear-vinyl-tubing","title":"Aquarium Co-Op Clear Vinyl Tubing 5\/8 inch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in-store only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not available for online purchase.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Co-Op Clear Vinyl Tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 12 foot length of food grade PVC hose in the 5\/8 inch inside diameter most canister filters, water change systems and pumps are plumbed for. It is clear, so you can see flow and spot a clog without pulling anything apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBuilt to Resist Kinks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo decisions here are worth knowing about. The walls are deliberately a little thicker than usual, which is what keeps the tubing from collapsing on a bend. And it is \u003cstrong\u003enot packaged with zip ties or wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is how most tubing picks up the permanent kinks you fight for the rest of its life. It ships coiled in a resealable bag instead, so the offcut you do not use stays clean and pliable until the next project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25\/32 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12 ft (3.7 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFood grade PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eResealable bag, no zip ties or wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #b8860b;padding:12px 16px;margin:1.4em 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.86em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\/8 inch ID is the common size for canister filter intake and output lines and for most water change hoses. Measure the barb or fitting you are sliding it over, and bring the measurement in if you are not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 12 feet enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a canister sitting in the cabinet under the tank, comfortably. Twelve feet also leaves enough to cut a spare length rather than replacing the whole run when one end wears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I soften it to fit a tight barb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDip the end in hot tap water for a minute. It will slide on far more easily and shrink back as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Food grade PVC is fine for both freshwater and marine systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy this online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Aquarium Co-Op products are sold in store only, so come see us and we will get you sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Co-Op","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50603266080987,"sku":"29426","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/bgfix-46544864837851.jpg?v=1791546958","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-clear-vinyl-tubing","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}