UV Sterilizer

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Ddubya, Aug 22, 2011.

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  1. Ddubya

    Ddubya Skunk Shrimp

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    Looking for a good UV Sterilizer so I make 1 purchase instead of buying a junk 1 now and getting better later, has to suit about 150 gallons
     
    Ddubya, Aug 22, 2011
    Ddubya, Aug 22, 2011
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  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    I'd recommend any AquaUV, there stuff is awesome. The inegrated cleaner makes it easy as well. Probably 18w for 150, not sure though? Also, get a slow flow pump, the minimum gph they recommend.
     
    thepanfish, Aug 22, 2011
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  3. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    I'm looking at Emporer Aquatics ones, but they are a bit more pricey.
     
    SkyFire, Aug 22, 2011
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  4. heffernan

    heffernan Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have always reAd good reviews on the turbo twists. I'm also debating on a sterilizer to help with some ich Problems
     
    heffernan, Aug 22, 2011
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  5. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    It depends what you want it for if you want to kill off parasites in the water column you'll need at minimum 18watts w/ slow flow, but still haveing the total water volume of your tank pass through it several times a day. So you may need to get a 25 watt model. Dr's foster and smith have a good article on it and Bulk Reef Ssupply has some good info (it's on the item description of thier UV sterilizers, as well as on one of thier videos).
     
    SkyFire, Aug 25, 2011
    SkyFire, Aug 25, 2011
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