High Output Sterilizers

[Joel Schommer]

I have read many mixed feelings and opinions on UV Sterilizers. I would like to get one for my reef tank and am looking for what most of you would do in my position. Most people say that bigger is better. I currently have a 210/w 40 Gallon Sump. I am looking ant "Emperor (Pentair) High Output UV's and the 80 Watt and 50 Watt are around the same price. I plan on upgrading to a bigger tank in the next couple of years. Can I use a 80 Watt HO or should I go with the 50 Watt HO. Thanks,

 

[14 foot reef]

I have read many mixed feelings and opinions on UV Sterilizers. I would like to get one for my reef tank and am looking for what most of you would do in my position. Most people say that bigger is better. I currently have a 210/w 40 Gallon Sump. I am looking ant "Emperor (Pentair) High Output UV's and the 80 Watt and 50 Watt are around the same price. I plan on upgrading to a bigger tank in the next couple of years. Can I use a 80 Watt HO or should I go with the 50 Watt HO. Thanks,

Tank size has less to do with UV sizing than does the water flow rate pushing through it.

https://aquaultraviolet.com/support/

 

[Joel Schommer]

Tank size has less to do with UV sizing than does the water flow rate pushing through it.

https://aquaultraviolet.com/support/

So as long as I am pushing the proper flow rate through the sterilizer it shouldn't matter the watt. Is that what you are saying. Thanks,

 

[14 foot reef]

So as long as I am pushing the proper flow rate through the sterilizer it shouldn't matter the watt. Is that what you are saying. Thanks,

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...V-manual.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2U2Bm-BC2aY8C0sLrqd_z7