Do they make a UV unit like this.

I would like on that I do not have to plumb in. I would like for it to sit in my sump and would have to be fairly small...no more then 12".

Are they worth having? It is a 65g tank.

 

mine runs off a separate pump. its not pumped into any thing. i do think they are well worth it.

here is some reading about them UV Sterilization, Irradiation for Aquariums/Ponds; UVC Sterilizers Information

 

The submersible ones wouldn't be strong enough for a 65 gallon. However, it should be easy to mount one in your stand. Then the only thing that would go in the sump would be a powerhead and a return line.

 

thats how mine is set up. the unit it self is so long it spans the width of the sump plus some. so i just lay it over it and just the pump is in the sump.

 

I would like to see ddesgines and brands of UVs my self

 

Mine is mounted under my tank, ill post up a picture, and i dont have any extra equipment or anything heres what ive got!

 

sorry should have told you what to look for, its mounted on the back wall and has a blue sticker on it

 

would also like to hear the pros, and cons ifin yall dony mind and any good segestions for an insump UV

 

heres some pictures of my mess. lol .... looking at this you wouldnt know this space is 31 inches by 31 inside the cabinet. i need more room! ;D

 

personally i think the in-sump models would create more heat, then an out of sump model, with an extra pump, and the light bulb and the short distance it would have to travel, rather then having time to cool in the tubing i would say the out sump model would be a tad better for heat wise, correct me if im wrong anyone?