Uv Sterilizer

[xcorallusx]

I just set one up on my tank. Who uses them and what do you like/dislike about them?

 

[dadyoj21]

I am using them now and I do like the reduction in the floating algae that ends up on the glass, and I believe the water is a little clearer. I really do not know if I receive any other benefits they are not that powerful,

15W on the 90
57W on the 220

 

[xcorallusx]

http://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_UV_...zers-Aqua_Ultraviolet-AV1111-FIUVUUET-vi.html

The external pump I have is pretty powerful and feeds my uv, skimmer and return. When I crank up the return line it shoots out little microbubbles. Is there anyway to get rid of this? Also the external pump is very loud, is it just old?

 

[cayenne]

You should have limited flow through your UV, the microbubbles are definetly indications of pushing too much flow through it. In addition, UV's are only effective for certain purposes at certain flow set points. The manual that came with the Aqua UV should have a table that calls the flow rates out

 

[xcorallusx]

The return line that is shooting back into my tank is doing the micro bubbles, is there anyway to get rid of them?

 

[RUFISHY2]

in order for there to be air coming out of the pipe, it has to get in somehow. Is your skimmer return dumping too close to your pump?

 

[xcorallusx]

I cant see anything feeding the pump bubbles, but ive noticed whenever I crank down the flow they go away and when I allow more flow to the outlets(UV,Skimmer,Return) thats when the bubbles come out. Its not a big deal, I just wanted more flow going to the return.