Best UV Sterilizer
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Orly20
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IMO the best UV is NO UV.
Ask yourself where you need a UV for?
But what do I know
Hi Diesel
I have read the tons of threads with the debate on pro's and con's
What's your reason or reasons?
I have a recirculating bp reactor so I would think that it wouldn't really affect my bacteria in the water column. I am interested on the work it does in zapping algae spores, improved water clarity and sterilizing any other nasties in the water column.
I read more upside to it or is it all a scam?
Can be efficient in removing certain types of film algae. not so efficient at removing parasites and such. not enough contact with the water.
Diesel
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The UV is only effective as parasites, bacteria or algae spores and algae passing the light in a slow enough flow.
It will kill all that but it won't kill bacteria, algae or anything that is stuck to rock, pipes, sand and glass and what not more.
Some ppl believe in it, I have ran almost every UV you can imagine on salt water but with no or little effect.
Now fresh water is a different story.
I would say just try it and get back on this topic in a few months with your results.
It will kill all that but it won't kill bacteria, algae or anything that is stuck to rock, pipes, sand and glass and what not more.
Some ppl believe in it, I have ran almost every UV you can imagine on salt water but with no or little effect.
Now fresh water is a different story.
I would say just try it and get back on this topic in a few months with your results.
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Orly20
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I'm looking into it now, i appreciate the feedback and I'll post back results if I choose to get one.
Any brand other then Aqua UV you'd recommend for an approximate water volume of 140? 25watt or higher?
Thank you
Any brand other then Aqua UV you'd recommend for an approximate water volume of 140? 25watt or higher?
Thank you
I used to like emperor until they got bought out by pentax, now I recommend aqua uv. the wiper is a gimmick and just one more point of failure to deal with.
25w would be min, but larger if you can afford it. keep in mind you may find its not benefiting your tank and end up selling it. this is one piece of equipment I'd recommend buying used.
d2mini
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The only two I would consider is Emperor Aquatics or AquaUV.
AquaUV is what I chose for better parts availability since they are here in the USA.
Emperor has since been bought by Pentair so parts availability may be better now.
As far as wattage, you need to go by the manufacturer recommendation. AquaUV is very good at spelling this out for you and distinguishing between fish only and reef tanks.
AquaUV is what I chose for better parts availability since they are here in the USA.
Emperor has since been bought by Pentair so parts availability may be better now.
As far as wattage, you need to go by the manufacturer recommendation. AquaUV is very good at spelling this out for you and distinguishing between fish only and reef tanks.
FishGuyBri
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Plus if you go too low on flow you will kill some of your good guys (i.e. Live food)
Mr. Brooks
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I installed an aqua uv on my system to be used mainly as a clarifier and I couldn't be happier. I was a skeptic and now I'm a believer. I'll never run a tank without one for as long as I live. Crystal clear water for the win!
Flippers4pups
Fins up since 1993
When I first set up my current system I was battling algae blooms (green water). Put a Danner pondmaster 20w UV on my manifold. Cleared my water in two days. It's been sitting in a box since.
They work, but I just don't need it.
They work, but I just don't need it.
Robert Vacchiano
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It is great for algae containment and bacterial infection fish get not so good with ick but you can go online and get a 55 watt model for about 80 . I have one I have had for 2 years works great and replacement bulbs are cheap aroun 15 . It is a Chinese model I think jebo
Total waste of your hard earned money.
Robert Vacchiano
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I thought it was a total wast of money also until a frientold me to try it for a green algae problem in a 300 gallon reef tank .Nitrate and phosphate were at 0 yet algae keep on coming back after I removed it went on for months until I set up a 55 watt uv and it is now gone it was into corals and rock. After a week the algae was gone from all the corals it was on
