Aqua UV HOB on Red Sea Reefer 250 v3 sump

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Anyone with Red Sea Reefer 250 installed Aqua ultraviolet hang on back on their sump? I just want to see if they are fit.
 

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Did you ever figure out if it would fit? Not sure myself but I'll give ya a bump :)

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bump for any input
 
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I tested this tonight and had it run and wow the noise it makes from water falls out of the spout is pretty loud. Sump will no longer be quiet.
I have to find a way to connect tube or pvc to the spout to bring it down into the water. But the issue is the spout is flat and not round. Anyone has idea?
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anyone with HOB Aqua UV solved the waterfall sounds?
 

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I am thinking about picking one up for my 250. How do you like it besides the noise? What are you using for a feed pump? Did it come with the fitting you have the feed line hook up with? Have you noticed any difference in water clarity sense adding?
thanks for your help
 
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I am thinking about picking one up for my 250. How do you like it besides the noise? What are you using for a feed pump? Did it come with the fitting you have the feed line hook up with? Have you noticed any difference in water clarity sense adding?
thanks for your help
I like it. Easy to install. It doesn’t come with any hose so you will need to find your own. I wish they include hose considering the price they charge. It would be nice.
I am using Sicce 1.0 pump. The fitting came with it. All you need is pump. I also use clamp to make it more secure.
I am running carbon 24/7 and UV sterilizer 24/7. My water is always crystal clear prior getting the UV so I didn’t notice the difference. My intention is to help to mitigate or prevent any bad stuffs.
For the water noise I am using larger flat hose and connect it to the output and bring it down to the bottom of the tank. It helps a bit with the noise.
 

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I like it. Easy to install. It doesn’t come with any hose so you will need to find your own. I wish they include hose considering the price they charge. It would be nice.
I am using Sicce 1.0 pump. The fitting came with it. All you need is pump. I also use clamp to make it more secure.
I am running carbon 24/7 and UV sterilizer 24/7. My water is always crystal clear prior getting the UV so I didn’t notice the difference. My intention is to help to mitigate or prevent any bad stuffs.
For the water noise I am using larger flat hose and connect it to the output and bring it down to the bottom of the tank. It helps a bit with the noise.

Hello canadianeh. I have the same setup with your uv sterilizer on my reefer 250. Do you have a picture what kind if flat hose you used for the output? Thanks
 
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Sweet! Do you mind asking whats the size of the tube and where did you buy it. Thanks.
I don't remember the size maybe 1.5" ID? The best thing is to bring your UV unit to the store and try it on. I got mine at Lowes.
 

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Bringing back for input in case anyone else needs a solution like I did.

I just purchased one of these and am using 1” silicone tubing. The tubing extends about 4” past the waterline of the sump compartment. The tubing fits tightly like a glove around the aqua uv outlet/return. Very satisfied with how quiet it is and no micro bubbles are getting created.
 

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