{"product_id":"loc-line-nozzles-1-2","title":"Loc-Line Nozzles 1\/2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoc-Line 1\/2\" Nozzles\u003c\/strong\u003e snap onto the end of a 1\/2\" Loc-Line return line and shape the flow exactly how your tank needs it. Sold as individual nozzles in six styles, from a tight 3\/8\" round stream to wide flare fans, a 90 degree spray bar, and a flat 7 hole diffuser. Build the rest of the run with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-6-segment-sections\"\u003eLoc-Line 6-Segment Sections\u003c\/a\u003e and aim it all with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eWhy Loc-Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoc-Line is the original modular hose system, made in the USA by Lockwood Products since 1983. Every nozzle is molded from premium acetal copolymer that shrugs off salt water, and the ball-and-socket joints snap together, hold their aim without spring-back, and re-position in seconds. The 1\/2\" system is the go-to size for nano and mid-size tank returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Nozzle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #E0F7FA;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eNozzle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFlow Pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\" x 3\/8\" Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eLOC59862\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eTapers to a 3\/8\" tip for a faster, focused stream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003ePushing flow deeper and adding velocity from small return pumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\" Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eLOC59863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFull-bore round stream, minimal restriction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eMaximum turnover with the least back pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\" x 1 1\/4\" Flare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eLOC59867\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFans water into a 1 1\/4\" wide sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGentle surface agitation on nano tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\" x 2 1\/2\" Flare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eLOC59871\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eWider 2 1\/2\" fan, thin and even\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eSpreading return flow across more of the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\" 90 Deg Spray Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eLOC59881\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eRight-angle bar with a row of jets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eEven flow along the back glass or under a tank rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\" Flat 7 Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eLOC59893\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eSplits flow into seven gentle jets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eDiffusing strong pumps over corals and slow-water fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap the nozzle onto the last ball of any 1\/2\" Loc-Line segment. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-assembly-pliers\"\u003eLoc-Line Assembly Pliers\u003c\/a\u003e make assembly and removal much easier on the hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend the run to aim the flow. Joints hold position without drooping, even with the pump running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix styles on multi-return tanks: a flare at the surface for gas exchange, a round tip aimed lower for circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes do not interchange. These fit the 1\/2\" system only; for 3\/4\" returns see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-nozzles-3-4\"\u003eLoc-Line 3\/4\" Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600; width: 38%;\"\u003eSystem Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e1\/2\" hose ID Loc-Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStyles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e3\/8\" Round, 1\/2\" Round, 1 1\/4\" Flare, 2 1\/2\" Flare, 90 Deg Spray Bar, Flat 7 Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAcetal copolymer, saltwater resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eSnap-in ball socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px; background: #E0F7FA; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-6-segment-sections\"\u003eLoc-Line 6-Segment Sections\u003c\/a\u003e: the hose itself, in 1\/2\" and 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-in-line-valves\"\u003eLoc-Line In-Line Valves\u003c\/a\u003e: quarter turn flow control anywhere in the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-check-valve\"\u003eLoc-Line Check Valve\u003c\/a\u003e: helps stop back-siphon when the pump turns off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-npt-connectors-valves\"\u003eLoc-Line NPT Connectors \u0026amp; Valves\u003c\/a\u003e: start the run from a pump or bulkhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-assembly-pliers\"\u003eLoc-Line Assembly Pliers\u003c\/a\u003e: the tool that saves your thumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eShop all saltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich nozzle should I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e Round tips concentrate flow, flares spread it into a thin sheet, the spray bar lays a row of jets along the glass, and the flat 7 hole breaks a strong stream into soft fingers of current. Many tanks run one of each on a split return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my existing return?\u003c\/strong\u003e They fit the 1\/2\" Loc-Line system and compatible 1\/2\" modular fittings, the size most nano and AIO tanks use. Measure your segment if you are unsure; 3\/4\" parts will not snap onto a 1\/2\" run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Acetal copolymer is resistant to salt water, which is why Loc-Line is the standard return fitting in the reef hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep flow even across a spray bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed it with adequate pump output and keep the bar level; if one end runs weak, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-in-line-valves\"\u003ein-line valve\u003c\/a\u003e on the other return branch helps balance things out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loc-Line","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\" x 3\/8\" Round","offer_id":48868800725211,"sku":"LOC59862","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" Round","offer_id":48868800757979,"sku":"LOC59863","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" x 1 1\/4\" Flare","offer_id":48868801347803,"sku":"LOC59867","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" x 2 1\/2\" Flare","offer_id":48868801380571,"sku":"LOC59871","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" 90 Deg Spray Bar","offer_id":48868801413339,"sku":"LOC59881","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2\" Flat 7 Hole","offer_id":48868801446107,"sku":"LOC59893","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0d821f74-f4f5-4ab7-acf4-d6062d21cd63.jpg?v=1781270706","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/loc-line-nozzles-1-2","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}