Pipe and pipe fittings

[MrWizard]

I have been using schedule 80 unions, fittings, and piping to minimize light, ie possibility of algae growth.

Am I spending the extra money foolishly? Are standard white schedule 40 pipe and fittings anything I should be concerned over?

[Mithridate]

I’ve been using sch40 for over 10 years without giving it a second thought…

Algae and slime is most likely to come from a light leak in the reservoir lid or a netpot that’s not filled completely or pieces of leaves falling in the water.

You can always put pool noodles/pipe insulation tubes on your pipes for extra protection and that can help with water temps too

[Cybersmib]

Paint it black to block light then paint it white to cut down on heat. Yeah , I said screw that too.