1. Apr 23, 2012 #1
   

   seyzar18 Inactive User

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   so i was wondering does it matter if you use the white pvc or the "safe Drinking" grey pvc for a return line and a drain line? i know if the white is not code for human consumption so i didnt know if it would be safe for fish or not?

    
2. Apr 23, 2012 #2
   

   kyro Inactive User

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   the white pvc is perfectly fine to use dont worry.

    
3. Apr 23, 2012 #3
   

   Fragtastic Reef Vendor

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   Yup the sch 40 pipe will work just fine! Although Sch 80 does look nice!

    
4. Apr 23, 2012 #4
   

   seyzar18 Inactive User

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   thats what i thought but a reefer buddy said its not good to use and i have been fighting algae problems for a while now because of my phosphates and nitrates and he said that might be the issue but i wasnt sure so i wanted to check

    
5. Apr 23, 2012 #5
   

   kyro Inactive User

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   the PVC wouldnt be causing your problem. my company does custom tanks and setups, and we use the same pvc all the time with no issues.

    
6. Apr 23, 2012 #6
   

   seyzar18 Inactive User

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   ok thanks for the info
   

    
7. Apr 23, 2012 #7
   

   Fragtastic Reef Vendor

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   Algae is a source of nutrient problems generally and would have nothing to do with the PVC. Dont worry they have been plumbing systems for years with just basic PVC! Good luck on the setup!!

    
8. Apr 24, 2012 #8
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   Schedule 40 PVC. I would not use DWV pipe (drain-waste-vent).

    

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