UV Sterilizer

[Gary Ellis]

Looking for a good and popular sterilizer. I have the Red Sea Max e260 with upgraded sump. I know some think they are a waist of money. I happen to think not. So no need for negative responses.Thanks. If you non believers have one for sale I may be interested.

 

[Jason mack]

I like the jebao 36w UV....that should be ample for your red sea..

 

[Gary Ellis]

I like the jebao 36w UV....that should be ample for your red sea..

Do you mean the stainless steel one?

 

[Jason mack]

This is on aliexpress

I have this one on my 350ltr

 

[siggy]

I have been pondering a sterilizer recently.

 

[fraserwiggins]

Can recommend the D-D 39w beast if you have room for it.

 

[mace88]

I really like the Lifeguard Aquatics Pro-max series. I have a 55w on my 125 and then a 120w on my 450. They are built well and have great quality for the price. Also liveaquaria has all sizes 50 percent off! You cannot beat that! Plus you could get a 15-20 percent off code to get even more savings.

 

[SPR1968]

I have the DD 20w UV-C which is big enough for the E260

I certainly don’t think there a waste of money at all, and apart from buying it and changing the bulb once a year I can’t see any down side only good

I run mine 24/7 and wouldn’t be without one in a reef tank

 

[Sarah24!]

Hello,

I use two green killing machines each are 24 watts and have their own pump etc. they work great and keep my 240 looking great.

 

[jent]

I would avoid the jebao based off personal experience: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/jebao-uv-light-leaching-plastic.579758/

I have been happy with my Aqua UV in contrast.

 

[Neo Jeo]

Do you mean the stainless steel one?

My 36w black plastic one from jebao melted inside. Stay away.

 

[Gary Ellis]

I would avoid the jebao based off personal experience: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/jebao-uv-light-leaching-plastic.579758/

I have been happy with my Aqua UV in contrast.

Which Aqua UV are you talking about. I'm actually considering the 24 watt Green machine. Just wondering if it will do the job if it's mounted in my sump.

 

[Gary Ellis]

My 36w black plastic one from jebao melted inside. Stay away.

OK Thanks

 

[Gary Ellis]

I would avoid the jebao based off personal experience: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/jebao-uv-light-leaching-plastic.579758/

I have been happy with my Aqua UV in contrast.

Will do...

 

[dwest]

Will do...

Agree with aqua uv is good.

 

[jent]

Which Aqua UV are you talking about. I'm actually considering the 24 watt Green machine.

I have the 24 watt aqua uv, but be aware the 24 watt aqua uv is not equivalent to the 24 watt green killing machine. Both the green machine, coralife, and jebao use a power compact bulb, so their wattage seems higher than it actually is in comparison to the aqua uv, vecton (possibly what I would get if re-purchasing), or pentair units. I would highly recommend one of the last three as they have a great bulb, great build quality, good body dimensions for the wattage.

 

[Gary Ellis]

Agree with aqua uv is good.

Looks like aqua uv requires hard plumbing. Right?

 

[dwest]

Looks like aqua uv requires hard plumbing. Right?

Mine is hard. But it’s not required. You can put whatever fittings and plumbing that makes sense to your system.

 

[jent]

Mine is soft tubing for maintenance

 

[Gary Ellis]

Will the 15 watt aqua uv do the job. The 25w is to long.