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Advice on new Resv Tube for system

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I am currently do an upgrade to my system listed in my signature below and have ran into an issue involving my current resv/pump combo.

My current parts in use are:

1 x Bitspower Dual / Single D5 Top Upgrade Kit 150 (Black POM Cap) (BP-D5TOPUK150P-BKBKCL)
1 x Bitspower BP-D5TOPAC2-BK D5 Mod Pump Top V2 (Acrylic Version) (BP-D5TOPAC2-BK)
1 x Bitspower D5 / MCP655 Mod Kit - Black Sparkle Finish (BP-D5MA-BK)
1 x Swiftech MCP655 pump (located inside casing at bottom of tube)

The problem is I am moving to PETG tubing and re-doing my loops. As such, I am doing away with my current Bitspower compression fittings for the Primochill Ghost fittings. That lead me to an issue where I had both my in pump top tubes attached for the input and output both at the bottom. The spacing is such on that acrylic block that you can only use one of those ports with the new fittings. I have tried angled g 1/4 fittings, but it's still too tight even with rotary fittings. Therefore, I am seeking advice on finding a new REALLY good tube reservoir like I have now in the 150mm height range. However, I need a different style since the spacing is too close.

I want to keep my Swiftech MCP655 pump in the bottom of the tube like most do in their builds, so it's a single tube to mount.

Here is an example of a possible replacement:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/new-ek-res-x3-150-reservoir.html

You can see the bottom part that would be the "Mod Pump Top" I am using now seems to have better spacing that would work at the bottom. It also has two opening or so on the top cap for a return if you want to put it there instead of at the bottom like I both of mine now. I don't know if any of those Bitspower Black Sparkle mods would work with that or not.

Can someone advise on a good single or maybe duel tube design (for future use if doing two separate loops) that is fairly new and improved over the ones from a few years ago? I don't care about cost and want the best quality, which is why I usually stick with Bitspower or EK.

Any pictures or examples of how you have your tube resv. installed with in and out fittings may help. Thanks for any input on this.
 
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