Handmade glass construction gives ADA Lily Pipes an added level of sophistication in the aquaruim. The clean and unobtrusive appearance of glass as opposed to more trditional materials such as colored plastic doesn't interfere with the aquascape and elevates the aquarium fixtures themselves to a higher level of presentation. Additionally, the fluid design and great functionality of ADA Lily Pipes are compatible with most all major external canister filter brands and models.