nabokovfan87 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Hello Everyone, I'm trying to find parts that work and fit my tank. I have a new intake pipe and unfortunately it's basically unable to be mounted properly because the piece in the kit isn't designed for the gap on my rim and this tank setup. Does anyone know of a holder that is similar in design, but has a longer stem? This dimension here.... just 2-3x longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 I found these from UNS. I've emailed them asking for a part number and dimensions. I am unsure if the part is available for sale though. Short vs. long version. It exists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 I use the clamps that hold the tube style heaters. Using the coop medium prefilters the clamps in your first photo are not long enough and don’t grab securely enough. The heater clamps are not longer but the grabbers are longer and hold much more securely allowing for tension. two other options might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) On 10/10/2023 at 4:42 AM, Guppysnail said: The heater clamps are not longer but the grabbers are longer and hold much more securely allowing for tension. Yeah, due to prefilter and tank rim I specifically need the space off the glass. 😞 If I had a 3d printer it would be easy! I found someone who had to literally make their own for the same exact issue. They ended up using tubing and a small plastic ball in the end. Edited October 10, 2023 by nabokovfan87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 Parts are here. Thank you to UNS we have a nicely secure pipe! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 1:31 AM, Pepere said: If it is just the intake, then a glass lily pipe intake with surface skimmer might do you well. Suction cups are outside the tank in the rear. a prefilter sponge can fit iver the bottom of the intake as well. 17 mm intake fits over Fluval grey rubber connectors and use hose clamps to prevent them from tugging off. I'll end up replacing it eventually. The goal right now was to just get it secure. Looks good! I'll be so happy when I swap out the pipe. (And tubing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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