Rodent water line

[ccplotner]

Anyone have any suggestions on where to buy 3/16 black water line. Reptile basics and reptile supply co. are out of stock and aren't getting any until mid next month. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[Ernie Mccracken]

Pretty sure it's just standard 3/16" ID agriculture style tubing. You can buy it from Amazon or tons of other places if you look around.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

You can find 3/16 tubing at Home Depot, EBay etc

[Skyrivers]

https://www.amazon.com/Proper-Pour-A...=3%2F16+tubing

Found it!

In black....

https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flow-Vi...6+tubing+black

[Scherf]

Anyone have any suggestions on where to buy 3/16 black water line. Reptile basics and reptile supply co. are out of stock and aren't getting any until mid next month. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

man i am glass bought as much as i did last week.... i am almost out myself but was able to finish my project...

[Scherf]

https://www.amazon.com/Proper-Pour-A...=3%2F16+tubing

Found it!

In black....

https://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flow-Vi...6+tubing+black

that clear/clear blue would have been way better than the black..... defiantly could see growth in the line if it were to start.... but i hope my chlorine bump in the water will help keep everything sanitary.

[ccplotner]

Thanks for help everyone!

[Stewart_Reptiles]

No matter what you do, do not use clear for water system black only (there is a reason why black is sold for watering system and not clear. Clear tubing is meant for fish tank (airline), when using clear for rodent system bacteria/mold will develop at a much faster rate since the light will come through forcing you to replace the line more often.

[Scherf]

No matter what you do, do not use clear for water system black only (there is a reason why black is sold for watering system and not clear. Clear tubing is meant for fish tank (airline), when using clear for rodent system bacteria/mold will develop at a much faster rate since the light will come through forcing you to replace the line more often.

aahhhhh i did not know that is why black is the "go to".... so would a semi clear 5gal bucket be an issue? i have bought one that is food grade and its translucent.... sooo is that something of concern?

[cchardwick]

That stuff is cheap, at that price you could change it out every year and keep it fresh. I don't run anything through my lines except well water, maybe I should schedule it to be replaced every two years or so...