RIGHT!! its very odd wording and is open to errors. So i get that all the brands will be different and that makes sense as different body styles will have shorter or longer contact times. but the flow rates for the EA system are more on point or realistic.
Yes that is what came with the UV but if i am understanding it correctly it says:
Reef Tanks -A UV rated in the 30,000-45,000 columns is ideal for the reef environment .UV's rated
at higher kill rates will destroy the planktonic food supply for the reef.
to achieve this i need a flow of 3200 - 2133 how can that flow rate be achieved with 3/4 fittings? i have a 6500gph hammerhead on a 1.5 manifold and the best i can get is 690-700 gph.
So if the most i can get out of my pump right now is 600 gph thats still not enough for 300+ gallons. on a 57 watt
I used on on my old 300, if you want it to kill ich the flow rate is 150 GPH.
I ended up getting a second 57w to at least turn the tank over once an hour, then moved to a 150w for the new tank.
EDIT: if you just want algea control put it inline with your main return. If you want to kill EVERYTHING, dont have it on your main return because it will kill all the "good critters" on the way up from the sump.
What one did you end up getting. Im thinking about upgrading just like yourself