Help me with the UV!

[endlessrealm]

Can someone tell me if that uv

15 Watt Classic UV Sterilizer - Black Body

Aqua Ultraviolet UV Sterilizers will eradicate algae, bacteria, and protozoa without any harmful chemicals or additives! UV lamps emit a wavelength that will alter and disrupt the DNA or RNA of single-celled organisms. Combining the UV lamp into a large housing allows for maximum contact time...

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If that pump is enough for it?

Syncra Silent 2.0 Pump (568 GPH)

Why does BRS recommend this? The Syncra Silent line of pumps come in many different sizes and will fit most tank needs. Sicce uses high quality magnets in their pumps, which allows them to spin smoother with less noise than almost all other pumps in their price category. If your tank needs a...

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I really dont know how match the uv to the pump speed

 

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What are you trying to achieve with UV?

 

[endlessrealm]

What are you trying to achieve with UV?

Huge dinos outbreak.

 

[epidemos82]

Are you creating a closed loop pulling water from your main display and then returning it to the display, or are you adding a pump to your sump and then returning to the sump or display?

 

[bblumberg]

https://aquaultraviolet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UV-Charts-Salt-and-Fresh-Water-Web.pdf

You might need to reduce the pump flow a bit, depending on how you have it installed.

 

[endlessrealm]

Are you creating a closed loop pulling water from your main display and then returning it to the display, or are you adding a pump to your sump and then returning to the sump or display?

Sump

 

[endlessrealm]

https://aquaultraviolet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UV-Charts-Salt-and-Fresh-Water-Web.pdf

You might need to reduce the pump flow a bit, depending on how you have it installed.

Chart doesnt make sense it says 700gph? Is that means i have to get a 700gph pump?

 

[bblumberg]

Not at all. The chart tells you at what flow rate you get a particular amount of UV exposure to the water passing through the filter. Your pump is nominally 568 GPH which will give you between 30K and 45K microwatts/square centimeter, around 39K. If you reduce the flow from your pump, the UV exposure will increase. I don't know offhand how much is required to kill dinos. I'd try it with the pump running at its maximum flow for a few days and then adjust the flow down if you don't see positive results. Keep in mind that not all dinos are susceptible to UV.

You might want to have a look at this link for some ideas about how to handle your dino outbreak

A Dinoflagellate Treatment Guide

As the title suggests, this is intended as a short guide on what to do when you suspect dinoflagellates are trying to overtake your system. It is an attempt to boil down the protocols discussed across 11,000 posts in this "Are you Tired" thread...

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The approach below was successful for me in my frag tank system - 83F killed the dinos off in less than a week without harming the corals or anemones in the system. However, I did not have many SPS in there so that is a potential point of caution.

Is This the Dinoflagellate Treatment We’ve all been Hoping for? | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Being a reef aquarists, means dealing with nuisance algae, parasites, and other pests… Cyanobacteria, AEFW, Red Bugs, and who here remembers that pink cotton candy algae (Callithamnion)?

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[South Carolina reef]

May I chime in with a question.
I just installed a 15w uv on my 65 gallon yesterday. I'm dealing with what I think are diatoms as my tank is just over 2 months old. Will uv assist in reducing or curing the problem?

 

[bblumberg]

Probably yes, but diatoms should fade away on their own after a short while. I would not bother trying to get rid of them unless they persist.

 

[South Carolina reef]

Probably yes, but diatoms should fade away on their own after a short while. I would not bother trying to get rid of them unless they persist.

It's been not quite a month. They do seem to be getting darker.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

It's been not quite a month. They do seem to be getting darker.

What does your cuc consist of?

 

[South Carolina reef]

What does your cuc consist of?

Turbo snails and other snails. Couple shrimp but they don't touch it of course.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Turbo snails and other snails. Couple shrimp but they don't touch it of course.

Nerites, cerith, and trochus are the best for diatoms. And copepods. Add a jar of pods and it will help with a lot of things

 

[South Carolina reef]

Nerites, cerith, and trochus are the best for diatoms. And copepods. Add a jar of pods and it will help with a lot of things

I added one jar about two weeks ago or so. I think there helping a little.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I added one jar about two weeks ago or so. I think there helping a little.

Are you stirring up the sand and/or siphoning them out?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

You can also reduce your lighting schedule...

 

[South Carolina reef]

Are you stirring up the sand and/or siphoning them out?

I have from time to time yes. I increased my flow as well. Doing both doesn't seem to really work. I think I just need to be patient

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I have from time to time yes. I increased my flow as well. Doing both doesn't seem to really work. I think I just need to be patient

Are you using RODI water? If your water source contains a lot of silicates, this can feed the diatoms.

 

[South Carolina reef]

Are you using RODI water? If your water source contains a lot of silicates, this can feed the diatoms.

So good question. I'm having to purchase distilled water from the market. I am somewhat curious if that's why. I just bought 5 gallons of RODI from my lfs on Sunday. My next purchase has to be a RODI UNIT.