Lily pipe sizes and flow rates

[Jovi]

Hello, so I have this canister filter that has a 16mm output size, and I'm currently looking at buying a lily pipe for it, but couldn't decide on what size. I have the 12/16mm and 16/22mm. The 16/22mm should be more suitable, but the filter has a flowrate of only 700L/h, and I'm worried that it might be too weak for a 16/22mm lilypipe. Is there such a concern?

[Mmiller2001]

I would match it to the output size tubing the manufacturer designed into the filter. 

[Apulo]

My Fluval 107 only outputs 360L/h and I'm using the 16/22 lilly pipe and getting plenty of flow.

[Tihshho]

When determining which Lily Pipes to go with you need to not only match the pipe outerdiameter to your hosing inner diameter, but you also need to choose the right outflow design for your tank. The outflow design directs the flow, softens, or intensifies the flow. 

[Jovi]

On 4/26/2022 at 10:10 PM, Apulo said:

My Fluval 107 only outputs 360L/h and I'm using the 16/22 lilly pipe and getting plenty of flow.

Oh that doesn't sound bad, is the 107 16/22mm from the factory?

[Apulo]

On 4/27/2022 at 3:09 AM, Jovi said:

Oh that doesn't sound bad, is the 107 16/22mm from the factory?

Yep! You can barely see the lilly pipe in the second pic.

[Jovi]

On 4/27/2022 at 4:38 PM, Apulo said:

Yep! You can barely see the lilly pipe in the second pic.

Cool setup! But I notice you have kind of a greenish tank and algae, is that because of the lightning?

[Apulo]

It's algae on the glass yeah. This was before I changed my lighting a bit