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Reef Discussion => Equipment => Topic started by: Jstew600 on January 23, 2018, 17:36:59

Title: UV sterilizer
Post by: Jstew600 on January 23, 2018, 17:36:59

Who uses a sterilizer? And do you believe it has been beneficial? .


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Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: kellyj on January 24, 2018, 07:50:25

I use one on my frag tank.  I got it to help avoid any algae problems caused by heavy feeding and nitrate dosing.  Haven't had any diseases in fish or coral since using.  Is there an issue you are trying to solve with a UV sterilizer?
Kelly

Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: mtamorrow on January 24, 2018, 09:31:34

Quote from: kellyj on January 24, 2018, 07:50:25

I use one on my frag tank.  I got it to help avoid any algae problems caused by heavy feeding and nitrate dosing.  Haven't had any diseases in fish or coral since using.  Is there an issue you are trying to solve with a UV sterilizer?
Kelly

Hi Kelly. I got a 25 watt UV sterilizer for this build. I’m planning on low flow for disease control. About 400 gph.

Do you how how much flow you are running through yours, and how many watts?

My understanding is higher flow is good for algae control only. Lower flow gives longer exposure time to critters.




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Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: kellyj on January 24, 2018, 11:16:03

Mike,
I have the 25 watt (this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BJP4X8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I am running it at about 75 GPH.  400 GPH sounds a little high to effectively kill critters.
Kelly

Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: mtamorrow on January 24, 2018, 11:38:38

Quote from: kellyj on January 24, 2018, 11:16:03

Mike,
I have the 25 watt (this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BJP4X8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I am running it at about 75 GPH.  400 GPH sounds a little high to effectively kill critters.
Kelly

Hmmmm.

I got this one - https://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_UV_25_Watt_3_4_inch_UV_Sterilizer_Ultraviolet_Sterilizers_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-Aqua_Ultraviolet-AV2191-FIUVUU-vi.html
The chart says 400-480 gph for a fish only tank to control disease, and 800-1200 gph for a reef tank to control algae.
I need to do a bit more research I think.

Thanks for the info Kelly.

Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: kellyj on January 24, 2018, 12:23:26

Mike,
Interesting about the different flow rates.  Mine came from BRS recommended rates.  https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/emperor-aquatics-smart-uv-25-watt.html
Maybe I'm cooking the critters too long.  Always more to research...
Kelly

Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: Jstew600 on January 26, 2018, 11:51:37

im not having any issue, just seeing what the general opinion is. I think im going to add one to my display tank.

Title: Re: UV sterilizer
Post by: mtamorrow on January 26, 2018, 15:43:33

Installed mine last night

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Title: UV sterilizer
Post by: mtamorrow on January 28, 2018, 18:12:27

Posted in wrong thread

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