Ultum Nature Systems Pro Filter Tubing is kink-resistant, flexible tubing ideal for canister filters and air pumps. Crafted from premium, medical-grade silicone, it includes a unique anti-static coating that resists dust and ensures easy, secure installation for various aquarium applications.
Always verify your filter barb or glassware diameter requirements prior to selecting your silicone tubing size.
| Tubing Size Variant | Inside / Outside Diameter (ID/OD) | Roll Length | Material & Color | Equipment & Filter Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 mm Pro Tubing | 5mm ID / 8mm OD | 1 Meter (3.28 ft) | Grey Silicone | UNS Blitz 6oz. Stainless Steel Canister Filter |
| 12/16 mm Pro Tubing (1/2 in) | 12mm ID / 16mm OD | 3 Meters (9.84 ft) | Grey Silicone | UNS Blitz 32oz. UNS Delta 30, Delta 60 & Delta 90 Canister Filters |
| 16/22 mm Pro Tubing (5/8 in) | 15.5mm ID / 20.5mm OD | 3 Meters (9.84 ft) | Grey Silicone | UNS Delta 120 Canister Filter |
| 20/25 mm Pro Tubing (1 in) | 20mm ID / 25mm OD | 3 Meters (9.84 ft) | Grey Silicone | High-flow custom plumbing, sumps, and oversized filter connections |
1. Why is silicone filter tubing better than standard clear or green vinyl tubing?
Unlike standard PVC/vinyl tubing, medical-grade silicone never becomes brittle, yellows, or stiffens with age. Its extreme flexibility prevents line kinking at tight bend angles and makes installation on filter barbs significantly easier.
2. Does the anti-static coating make the silicone safe for aquarium livestock?
Yes! UNS Pro Tubing is manufactured from inert, medical-grade silicone designed specifically for sensitive freshwater planted aquariums, dwarf shrimp, and marine environments. The coating is completely non-toxic and aquarium-safe.
3. How do I clean biofilm or algae from inside silicone filter tubing?
Disconnect the silicone hose during routine canister maintenance and run a flexible double-ended spring pipe brush through the interior while flushing with warm water to restore full output flow.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 27 reviews.
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"Great quality flexible tubing for a decent price"
"Premium material and it fit my Fluval 107 perfectly. Very happy with this product."
"Best tubing I’ve ever used."
"Much easier than using standard pvc tubing. Wont use anything else in the future"
"Absolute game changer! They are soft, flexible, blend in beautifully, and are priced at a huge value compared to the other hard vinyl crap out there."
"Loving this flexible filter tubing!"
"Excellent tubing. This is one of the best ease-of-maintenance investments I've ever made. Its like night-vs-day in terms of ease of use compared to traditional vinyl tubing."
"The fact that you can’t see weather tubing gunk and the material is superior. Functional and aesthetic too!"
"Best Quality I’ve ever used. 100% recommend getting this tubing, even if you don’t think you need it."
"Very nice tubing, soft and flexible. Just make sure you don’t have very tight bends, tubing will kink and obviously restrict/block flow to/from your filter. You do get plenty of tubing which should be more than enough to run to a cabinet below your tank or any shorter distance without issue. Don’t forget to measure before you cut!"
