UV Sterilizer for 220 Gallons?

[Kasey Grohowski]

Wondering how many watts of uv sterilization would be good for a 220 gallon tank. Thank you.

 

[Montiman]

The main question here is going to be what do you want it for. If for algae and bacteria removal you need less than if you want parasite control. In general I would say for algae something small like a 25 watt will work well but if you want parasite control then likely a 40-50 watt unit.

There are more factors that go into UV size besides wattage like contact time, body size and flow rate.

If you let us know what your goals are then we may be able to provide a more specific recommendation.

 

[reeftivo]

55 watt would be perfect but you can get away with a 36watt. when you get into the 36 +wattage, those suckers are big so just a heads up.
I run mine 1 x my tank volume and it works fine. I believe 1 to 1.5 x's the DT volume is recommended.

i used mine to combat Dinos. Now that they are gone I decided to keep it online.
my water has never been clearer and critters are all happy.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

The main question here is going to be what do you want it for. If for algae and bacteria removal you need less than if you want parasite control. In general I would say for algae something small like a 25 watt will work well but if you want parasite control then likely a 40-50 watt unit.

There are more factors that go into UV size besides wattage like contact time, body size and flow rate.

If you let us know what your goals are then we may be able to provide a more specific recommendation.

Bacteria and parasite control. I have a shark tank.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

55 watt would be perfect but you can get away with a 36watt. when you get into the 36 +wattage, those suckers are big so just a heads up.
I run mine 1 x my tank volume and it works fine. I believe 1 to 1.5 x's the DT volume is recommended.

Per hour youre saying right?

 

[Montiman]

I would use a 40-55 watt Aquaultraviolet or Lifegard unit. Aquaultraviolet is kinda the standard in industrial UVs but I think the lifeguard is a good option with a proven track record.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

So would a 3x turnover per hour pump be enough?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

What else would I need, just tubing and a pump right?

 

[Nathan Milender]

I would check out BRS's site for sizing. I got one of those used and it seems to work. I have no experience with any other brands. Keep in mind if you install one you need to be able to change the bulb and be able to take out the inner housing for cleaning which requires you to be able to drain it.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

I would check out BRS's site for sizing. I got one of those used and it seems to work. I have no experience with any other brands. Keep in mind if you install one you need to be able to change the bulb and be able to take out the inner housing for cleaning which requires you to be able to drain it.

55 watt would be perfect but you can get away with a 36watt. when you get into the 36 +wattage, those suckers are big so just a heads up.
I run mine 1 x my tank volume and it works fine. I believe 1 to 1.5 x's the DT volume is recommended.

i used mine to combat Dinos. Now that they are gone I decided to keep it online.
my water has never been clearer and critters are all happy.

Okay, so I should get a water pump for 220 gph then?

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Bacteria and parasite control. I have a shark tank.

How big is your tank? What is the pump volume you want to use? How large will the sharks get?

The big guys at San Diego SeaWorld used to inject ozone into the tank directly to boost the oxygen levels for the sharks.

You might contact Pentair Aquatics to get their recommendations. You are looking at a possible professional level system.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

How big is your tank? What is the pump volume you want to use? How large will the sharks get?

The big guys at San Diego SeaWorld used to inject ozone into the tank directly to boost the oxygen levels for the sharks.

You might contact Pentair Aquatics to get their recommendations. You are looking at a possible professional level system.

220 gallons 20-21 inches, I have a ton of DO in my tank, I know that sharks need a ton. Not as professional as a reef tank.

 

[Bayareareefer18]

How big is your tank? What is the pump volume you want to use? How large will the sharks get?

The big guys at San Diego SeaWorld used to inject ozone into the tank directly to boost the oxygen levels for the sharks.

You might contact Pentair Aquatics to get their recommendations. You are looking at a possible professional level system.

Pentair is a solid option. Install a lot of the 120w bioshields on high end swimming pools

Pentair bought emperor aquatics for that UV then upsized it. They still have the smaller versions I believe but as stated they definitely take up some space

 

[Lowell Lemon]

220 gallons 20-21 inches, I have a ton of DO in my tank, I know that sharks need a ton. Not as professional as a reef tank.

You might actually benefit from a trickle filter to keep the oxygen level higher and process the fish waste faster. Ozone and a large skimmer would be a benefit as well.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

You might actually benefit from a trickle filter to keep the oxygen level higher abd process the fish waste faster. Ozone and a large skimmer would be a benefit as well.

I have a large skimmer, open top sump, air pump, a ton of surface agitation, should I go on?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

You might actually benefit from a trickle filter to keep the oxygen level higher abd process the fish waste faster. Ozone and a large skimmer would be a benefit as well.

I also keep water temp at 72

 

[Bayareareefer18]

You might actually benefit from a trickle filter to keep the oxygen level higher abd process the fish waste faster. Ozone and a large skimmer would be a benefit as well.

Ozone is an incredible oxidizer so you need to be careful. I've see it disintegrate things

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Ozone is an incredible oxidizer so you need to be careful. I've see it disintegrate things

What is it used for? Just higher levels of DO?

 

[Bayareareefer18]

What is it used for? Just higher levels of DO?

No. Oxygen is what's left over after the ozone has come in contact with organics in the water. If you just want oxygen there are better ways.

Not to mention if there is any excess ozone its toxic to your health

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

No. Oxygen is what's left over after the ozone has come in contact with organics in the water. If you just want oxygen there are better ways.

Not to mention if there is any excess ozone its toxic to your health

Well what does the ozone do?