UV Sterilizer recommendation

[blue600]

Hello,
I have a 120g DT with 28g refugium. I guess I'm looking for an inline sterilizer with 3/4" barbed connections. Any recommendations?

Thank you, Les

 

[angelsandtangs]

Aqua 40 watt

 

[dangles]

I believe the Aqua UV 25 watt is good for up to 150 gallons

 

[blue600]

Thank you

 

[GT3000XX]

I agree Aqua UV 25 watt. I have one on my 90 and run around 400 gph through it. I pull the water from the sock side and return to the return chamber.

 

[sc50964]

Agree on aqua uv 25. I have one on my 180g.

 

[Sleepingtiger]

depends on what you're using it for? algae or protozoan control?

If for protozoan control, do you have alot of fish?

I have a 200g system and I use a 90w UV. I have used a 25w and a 40w and still have minor outbreaks. After I went with the 90w, outbreaks are gone.

 

[e-sully]

I like the Lifegard Aquatics ProMax 90W. Has been great for my 250 g FOWLR. They come in 3" and 5" models. I have the 5" which supposedly gives you more dwell time. Pretty good value.

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

I run 40 waters on my frag tanks. That are about 110 gallons. , more bulb choices in 40s than other sizes

 

[OfficeReefer]

Hello,
I have a 120g DT with 28g refugium. I guess I'm looking for an inline sterilizer with 3/4" barbed connections. Any recommendations?

Thank you, Les

@blue600 What size pipe return and down flow do you have?

Be aware that 3/4" barbed will be smaller on the ID than the OD and may reduce your flow more than you know. I placed an Apex flow sensor both before and after the UV, in different scenarios on my Reefer 250. What I found was that it was almost impossible to get more than 250gph through those barbed connections, with only 3-4ft of return pipes.

Today, I have a COR15 running at 30% but directly through 1" PVC custom pipes and used 2" to 1" reducing fittings on the AquaUV 15/25W versions. While I have not tested the limits of this, I now easily can exceed that and get towards the higher end, if needed.

Here's a chart from AquaUV and suggested flow rates. Also, I hear to avoid the wiper versions due to rusting.

 

[knecht]

I am a long-time Aqua UV user and just bought the Lifegard Pro Max 3" 55 Watt, and it is built like a tank compared to the Aqua UV. You can't go wrong with either. I was just surprised by how heavy the Pro Max is.

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

Mine are all aqua uuv in 40 watt increments Ourlagoon has a sanitron on it which is overkill for a normal sized tank. Have never had any issues with either brand.

 

[blue600]

Thank you for all the replies.

 

[Raul-7]

I recommend the Pentair models; robust and rated correctly for actual killing of protozoa, bacteria, etc.

SMART UV Systems

These ultraviolet systems feature a watertight sealed design and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

pentairaes.com