IM Nuvo 40 - UV sterilizer Options

[Mtterry]

I'm hoping others out there have a similar setup and can provide any advice on a uv sterilizer and placement for it. Current in the two outer Chambers I have a media caddy and a skimmer.

Any advice or thoughts ?

Thanks in advance

 

[DVR]

Maybe this:

https://www.marinedepot.com/AUQA_Sh...riums-Innovative_Marine-0I6731-FIUVUU-vi.html

I just ordered the desktop version for my Nuvo lagoon 25.

 

[Mtterry]

Maybe this:

https://www.marinedepot.com/AUQA_Sh...riums-Innovative_Marine-0I6731-FIUVUU-vi.html

I just ordered the desktop version for my Nuvo lagoon 25.

Won't that only fit into the outer Chambers ?

 

[AndrewB]

I have the im40. I have a media reactor and a basket in my outer chambers with the skimmer in the 2nd. I just take out my basket when I use UV. Usually 72 hours max, then back to normal.

 

[Mtterry]

I have the im40. I have a media reactor and a basket in my outer chambers with the skimmer in the 2nd. I just take out my basket when I use UV. Usually 72 hours max, then back to normal.

Do you use the drop in one ?

 

[AndrewB]

Yes, the IM drop in... clears it up pretty quick.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

How often do you have to replace the bulb? Is there a bulb to replace?

 

[AndrewB]

To be honest, I'm not sure about the life of the bulb. I really haven't used mine much. It was kinda a last ditch effort to get crystal clear water. I only used it twice about a month apart and haven't touched it since.

 

[Mtterry]

To be honest, I'm not sure about the life of the bulb. I really haven't used mine much. It was kinda a last ditch effort to get crystal clear water. I only used it twice about a month apart and haven't touched it since.

I heard they are disposable design which has a shorter life than other options.

 

[Denisk]

How often do you have to replace the bulb? Is there a bulb to replace?

Typically you have a life of around a year maybe a little more until you start to lose intensity. This goes for at least most UV’s on the market. The only thing is not everybody uses them 24/7.

 

[Mtterry]

https://reefbuilders.com/2018/05/18/auqa-shield-uv-sterilizer-is-coming-aio-and-sumps/ states it's disposable but does not indicate life expectancy.

 

[reefwiser]

Are you wanting it for Dino treatment? If so I use the https://www.amazon.com/AA-Aquarium-Sterilizer-Submersible-Installation/dp/B002ZVODP0 and the smaller 9Watt https://www.amazon.com/AA-Aquarium-Sterilizer-Submersible-Installation/dp/B002ZVODP0
In my Fusion 40 They sit behind the rock work.

 

[Lollipop]

i had set up fusion 40 before i used AA green killing machine. but it had to be internal as pumping option wasnt so versatile if you have AIO. see my listing!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/i...basket-pro-led-light-etc.468882/#post-5207506