Stainless Steel UV

[kenneth ferguson]

I recently acquired a Large uv light that is 316 stainless steel. I know after time even 316 will pit in saltwater. Is is dangerous to put on a Fowlr tank? Any help would be great.

Thanks

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

316 stainless is generally OK in reasonable amounts. I have it in the arms of two float switches and they've been in my reef for 20 years.

In a FOWLR I would say it is OK.

 

[kenneth ferguson]

316 stainless is generally OK in reasonable amounts. I have it in the arms of two float switches and they've been in my reef for 20 years.

In a FOWLR I would say it is OK.

Thanks. one more question. The unit is pretty big. IS it possible to have too large of a uv unit on a tank?