[JGAll]

I want to install bulkheads onto an exo terra 24" x 18" x 18" vivarium to run a filter to filer a flooded bottom. My problem is I am unsure of what diameter tubing is used on either the cascade filter or the zoomed filter. The manufacturers could not tell me, supposedly because they are not made to run to a bulkhead. Does anybody know what size bulkhead or hose barbs to use for standard canister filters? I wanted to possibly use a bulkhead that would accept 3/4 inch fittings, ie strainer for intake, threaded fitting and nozzle for return and 3/4 inch threaded hose barbs? Will 3/4" hose barbs work or do I need 1/2 inch? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[WeeNe858]

A lot of the filters run tubing sized specific to the maker. The best way to figure it out is to go to a local store that has the filter you plan on running and getting a direct measurement for it. You could also install whatever size bulkhead you want and get an adapter that will reduce it to the canister hose size after you get it. There should be no flow issues as this is a powered filter and not a wet dry/ sump set up.

Cascade filter would probably run a 3/4 and the zoomed off of a 1/2. Thats just eyeballing the hosing though.

 

[carbonetc]

I can confirm that the Zoo Med 501 Turtle Filter uses 3/8" ID tubing.

 

[JGAll]

I can confirm that the Zoo Med 501 Turtle Filter uses 3/8" ID tubing.

Thanks carbonetc, with your info I went ahead and ordered 1/2 inch bulkheads and fittings from Marine Depot. I still have to find 1/2 inch mpt x 3/8 inch barbed elbows, but they are out there, I have saw them online and are about $.60 a piece, shipping is going to be 3 times what the parts are, lol.

 

[carbonetc]

Amazingly I found a threaded-to-barbed elbow exactly that size at Lowes and used it with my own bulkhead.