UV sterilizer

[SurfTrack]

I'm going to test out a UV sterilizer for dino's - I have an 112 gallon system - how many gallons per hour should I have for a tank of my size?

Thanks

 

[Groovyg]

I'm going to test out a UV sterilizer for dino's - I have an 112 gallon system - how many gallons per hour should I have for a tank of my size?

Thanks

1000 to 1200 gfh for algae and 300 to 400 gph
most manufacturers have flow rates recommendations i recommend going as large as you can afford brother

 

[takitaj]

The flow rates are based on the size & wattage of the UV unit not the tank size. The higher wattages can be run at higher flow rates which = higher tank turn over rates. Too small and it won't keep up with growth rates. Best to go by mfg suggestions and then maybe choose the next size up. UV only directly affects some dinos like Ostreopsis that heads into the water column at night.

 

[SurfTrack]

The flow rates are based on the size & wattage of the UV unit not the tank size. The higher wattages can be run at higher flow rates which = higher tank turn over rates. Too small and it won't keep up with growth rates. Best to go by mfg suggestions and then maybe choose the next size up. UV only directly affects some dinos like Ostreopsis that heads into the water column at night.

Thats the exact kind of Dinos that I have. Now i just gotta decide if its worth a few hundred dollars. thanks

 

[Groovyg]

Thats the exact kind of Dinos that I have. Now i just gotta decide if its worth a few hundred dollars. thanks

worth every penny brother best investment i run a massive 55watt sterilizer on my 100dt works wondersjust make sure you pipe it in a way you can control flow rate more oversized less critical the flow rates will be

 

[HeyLookItsCaps]

worth every penny brother best investment i run a massive 55watt sterilizer on my 100dt works wondersjust make sure you pipe it in a way you can control flow rate more oversized less critical the flow rates will be

Always wondered how UV would be on my reef as I seed phyto etc. I have an 85w that’s not being used on my pond. I’m sure that would be more than enough for my 120 DT, have you seen any negatives?

 

[Groovyg]

Always wondered how UV would be on my reef as I seed phyto etc. I have an 85w that’s not being used on my pond. I’m sure that would be more than enough for my 120 DT, have you seen any negatives?

zero negatives on my system only negative would be not being about to control flow rates

 

[Groovyg]

zero negatives on my system only negative would be not being about to control flow rates

dail it up for algeas tune it down for protzoan control

 

[HeyLookItsCaps]

dail it up for algeas tune it down for protzoan control

I figure 85w that I had on my 4000 gallon koi pond would be overkill

 

[moz71]

I bought the Aqua 25 watt for my 125 gal and cleared my dino's in no time. I did however reduce the flow rate suggested. I thought the 1000gph that basically was suggested was too much and read a lot of people suggested much lower. and behold all good!

 

[Groovyg]

I figure 85w that I had on my 4000 gallon koi pond would be overkill

nope just more contact time

 

[SurfTrack]

Just installed https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/15-watt-classic-uv-sterilizer-white-body-aqua-ultraviolet.html on my system. I have a 112 gallon system, but this is rated for 75.. so we will see what happens. Just cant really be spending more than 300 on one rn. Hopefully it was not a waste.

 

[SurfTrack]

Just installed https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/15-watt-classic-uv-sterilizer-white-body-aqua-ultraviolet.html on my system. I have a 112 gallon system, but this is rated for 75.. so we will see what happens. Just cant really be spending more than 300 on one rn. Hopefully it was not a waste.

Plus I am running 714 GPH with a syncra pump, is this overkill? It can be turned down

 

[SurfTrack]

I bought the Aqua 25 watt for my 125 gal and cleared my dino's in no time. I did however reduce the flow rate suggested. I thought the 1000gph that basically was suggested was too much and read a lot of people suggested much lower. and behold all good!

Im running a 15w at 714gph on my 112 gallon. Hoping for good results

 

[Groovyg]

Plus I am running 714 GPH with a syncra pump, is this overkill? It can be turned down

dont think you can have to much uv it just what your trying to accomplish with it

 

[Uncle99]

Thats the exact kind of Dinos that I have. Now i just gotta decide if its worth a few hundred dollars. thanks

While mine “may” lower Dinos, it never killed them off.
Only Dino-x killed them….and in 6 days.

 

[takitaj]

Run whatever GPH the UV mfg says for protozoans. What model is it? I'm pretty sure a 15w UV is gonna be a lot less than 700 GPH. My 40 watt Pentair recommends 157-262 GPH. The 18 watt Pentair says 37-60 GPH. It is pretty critical, if you run it too fast it won't be effective.