Uv Filter ?
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Vlado4x4
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Take into consideration that UV Filter is a water column sterilizer. These mean it only kills those good and bad bacterias that run in the water column. It will not kill bacteria attached to the substrate or rock.
It´s a proven fact that it works !! Marine aquarium is not the only place where it uses UV light
And by the way ... UV doesen´t have anything to do with algae !! No3 and Po4 does !!
It´s a proven fact that it works !! Marine aquarium is not the only place where it uses UV light
And by the way ... UV doesen´t have anything to do with algae !! No3 and Po4 does !!
jpsika08
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Vlado,
This is the one I would recommend for your system:
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/50-watt-330-gallon-emperor-aquatics-smart-ho-uv-high-output.html
This is the one I would recommend for your system:
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/50-watt-330-gallon-emperor-aquatics-smart-ho-uv-high-output.html
jpsika08
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Really don't know the math here, but I guess it would be as a skimmer, the higher the unit is rated the more water will be treated.
I got a friend with the one I showed you and he has almost same water volume as you have, he is thinking that the unit is still a little on the lower side.
What is your main plan for the UV? I have read (Please don't believe me on this as I haven't personally had experience with) the lower the flow the higher UV dosage will be which at the end will be more successful doing the sterilizing job, so, if you get a bigger unit, you can lower the flow at a point in which the turnover rate for your tank will still be good.
Though, something to consider. If I'm wrong, please anyone correct me
I got a friend with the one I showed you and he has almost same water volume as you have, he is thinking that the unit is still a little on the lower side.
What is your main plan for the UV? I have read (Please don't believe me on this as I haven't personally had experience with) the lower the flow the higher UV dosage will be which at the end will be more successful doing the sterilizing job, so, if you get a bigger unit, you can lower the flow at a point in which the turnover rate for your tank will still be good.
Though, something to consider. If I'm wrong, please anyone correct me
The reason for the higher wattage is because a higher volume tank is going to require a higher flowing pump to make the sterilizer effective. UV is only effective if either a) the intensity is high enough or b) the exposure time is long enough. So a bigger pump necessitates a higher wattage bulb to compensate for the decreased exposure time.
Vlado4x4
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You can solve that by putting a valve before the UV filter. I have it, and i closed it enough so the flow inside it´s extremly low. This means as you stated, longer exposure time !!
I DO have a lifegard 40w UV filter, just started this thread to know what people thought about it, allthough loved the filter Juan linked.
My water is cristal clear for sure and i never had any issues with illness (fingers crossed)
hi!! no quite... i had not clear water and a friend recommended me the UV filter.... around 3 weeks the water really change. is a 30 watts filter with a 1800 l/h pump... maybe i had alge spores and the UV finished it...
