Description
Product Overview
The Aqua Worx Flux Stainless Steel Lily Pipes are surgical-grade metal inflow and outflow filter pipes engineered for external canister filters on freshwater and planted aquariums. Crafted from premium, scratch-resistant stainless steel, these sleek metal pipes deliver heavy-duty durability that will never crack or shatter.
Key Features & Benefits
Integrated Surface Skimmer: Automatically removes oily surface film, dust, and organic scum to maximize light penetration and gas exchange across the water surface.
Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel: Extremely durable, rust-resistant, and scratch-proof construction withstands continuous exposure to water and tough routine cleaning.
Shatterproof Security: Eliminates the stress and safety hazards of handling fragile glass lily pipes during hose scrubbing or filter maintenance.
Livestock-Safe Inflow Slots: Precision-cut intake grates provide powerful suction while preventing small fish, dwarf shrimp, and snails from getting pulled into your filter.
Adjustable Intake Flow Gate: Bottom adjustment mechanism lets you fine-tune the suction balance between the surface skimmer and the lower intake slots.
Maximizes Water Circulation: Flared outflow jet disperses water currents evenly across the tank, enhancing CO2 distribution, nutrient delivery, and surface aeration.
Technical Specifications
Always verify your filter hose inner diameter requirements prior to selecting your pipe size.
Size Variant
Hose Inner Diameter Compatibility
Material
Water Compatibility
12/16 mm (13mm OD)
1/2 in ID Tubing (12/16 mm)
Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel
Freshwater & Planted Safe
16/22 mm (17mm OD)
5/8 in ID Tubing (16/22 mm)
Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel
Freshwater & Planted Safe
What’s Included
1x Aqua Worx Flux Stainless Steel Inflow Pipe with Surface Skimmer
1x Aqua Worx Flux Stainless Steel Outflow Pipe
Clear Mounting Suction Cups & Clips
Available Options
Prefer a standard setup without surface skimming? Check out the standard Aqua Worx Flux Stainless Steel Lily Pipes for a classic inflow and outflow configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the surface skimmer work on the Aqua Worx Flux stainless steel inflow pipe?
The floating skimmer acrylic cup sits at the water surface, utilizing the suction from your canister filter to pull surface water, biofilm, and floating debris down through the intake pipe while the lower slots draw water from the bottom of the tank.
2. How do I balance flow between the surface skimmer and the bottom intake?
Rotate the bottom adjustment valve on the lower inflow pipe to increase or decrease bottom suction. Closing the lower intake slightly increases surface skimming power to pull down heavier biofilm layers.
3. How do I clean algae or debris from the skimmer pipe assembly?
Disconnect the pipes from your filter hose during routine maintenance and run a flexible double-ended spring brush through the interior. You can easily lift off the floating skimmer cup to rinse trapped plant leaves or debris.
