Bev C Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Hello i have to try to get a spring clamp for my 55 gallon black rim tank to hold my water hose while filling during a water change Only store near me is dollar store and walmart they only have 4 inch ones they will not fit over my black rim .. and hold the hose … I have to order from Hardware or amazon online and I do not now what size to get .. I am not very handy on tools and Dyi fixers .. I was thinking I would need 8-10 inch spring clamp to fit over the rim would any one have a 55 gallon and know what size to get .. i do not use a python or garden hose but I use a water pump and 3/4 hose i also tried the flimsy plastic hose holders with no luck Any info would be appreciated . or does any one know something else that works .right now i am using a second person to just hold the hose .. while filling and i do not always have a second person to help ..thank you my tank info if that helps It is Aquaculture Brand 55 gallon 48 long, 13 wide, 20 height not sure how think the black rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 (edited) @Bev C; Do the clamps have to be spring clamps? My canister filter came with spring clamps to secure the hoses to the fittings, I don't trust plastic to hold its rigidity, so I bought automotive hose clamps at Wally World and my hoses have been fine for 10 years now. The plastic spring clamps may have done just as well, but I wasn't taking any chances. You can buy these automotive clamps in some pretty large sizes at auto parts stores, depending on your needs. Edited December 25, 2021 by Gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevesFishTanks Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 I would buy a ratcheting style quick Clamp for stuff like wood working. Less risk of cracking the glass. You control the pressure and it looks like it can hold a big hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Thank you @Gator and @s1_ very nice , thank you for the suggestions no it does not need to be a spring clamp just as long it holds a hose to the rim of the tank during the water change fill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle_Gil Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Just a suggestion but I made a loop for hanging over the tank for water changes using 90 deg. hose barbs from Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-Plastic-PEX-Barb-90-Degree-Elbow-5-Pack-PXPAE125PK/301541106 I used 2 to make the loop. They fit very snug into 1/2" tubing. Use hot water to soften the tubing to get it over the ribs on the barbs. It works great and I don't have to fumble with clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 @Barnacle_Gil thank you so much for this I like this idea maybe it would not scratch the rim as much as the clamp I am not crafty or know plumbing fixtures I am more visional when making things I will need to figure out how to make the loop and how the Barbs work with hose .. thank you i really like this idea maybe i can get my neighbor to help me figure it out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I've ziptied weights to the end of hoses before now. Especially useful when gravel vaccing alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 I found this at Reef Supply would this work ?.. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/return-jet.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevesFishTanks Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 that could work. python makes their own hook too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev C Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 i thought of python hook but i do not think it will fit with my hose my hose is a different size and not a garden hose or python hose then the description says of the hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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