Picking uv for Dino’s

[jonny4ever]

I have a 40 breeder no sump, was looking at some sterilizers. It seems the coral life has rust issues so those are out the question, I really wanted a turbo twister. So I was thinking what else would be a good option that won’t break the bank? Also what gph and wattage should I aim for? I know Dino’s need different flow rates than other things but I can’t find the exact number I should need more or less. Would those green killing machines from Petco for worth a shot? The 24w is too big but I can put 2 9w ones. Or the 13w aqua top sp13uv looks pretty good

 

[blaxsun]

What so you currently have for filtration? AquaUltraviolet and Pentair are the most commonly used.

 

[jonny4ever]

What so you currently have for filtration? AquaUltraviolet and Pentair are the most commonly used.

Was think a aqua ultraviolet. Either the 8w or 15w, brs seems to say any tank under 50 is fine with a 8w. For filtration I have a seachem tidal 110 and I just added a ac70 as a refugium the other day. Works surprisingly well, trying stabilize the nutrients in my tank and beat this Dino. No more swings, it’s what cause the Dino’s

 

[blaxsun]

Go with the 8 watt hanging barb version.

 

[jonny4ever]

Cool thanks, is it because the 15w is pointless? The 15w is 168$ on Amazon. So that’s the same price as the 8w on brs

Go with the 8 watt hanging barb version.

 

[blaxsun]

Cool thanks, is it because the 15w is pointless? The 15w is 168$ on Amazon. So that’s the same price as the 8w on brs

I just assumed the 8w would be cheaper. If they're the same price you might as well get the 15w. You will want the hanging version and a pump (something like a Sicce Silent 1.0 or 1.5).

 

[jonny4ever]

I just assumed the 8w would be cheaper. If they're the same price you might as well get the 15w. You will want the hanging version and a pump (something like a Sicce Silent 1.0 or 1.5).

So for Dino’s do I give it the same amount of power as like algae or bacteria? Or ich? I know they need specific turnover rate to be effective

 

[blaxsun]

So for Dino’s do I give it the same amount of power as like algae or bacteria? Or ich? I know they need specific turnover rate to be effective

If you visit AquaUV's website and click on the specific model they list the flow rate for various radiation exposures (algae or parasites).