oase uv sterilizer

[DTz]

hi guys .im looking to get 2 uv sterilizer for my 306 gallon tank. mainly for parasite control. the only big wattage ones we have in my country is oase 57w. anyone have experience with this brand? hows their build quality etc? and whats the best flow to run it at? thx

 

[manisse]

Each brand should give u optimal flow rates for parasites and for algae control. Usually parasites have a much lower flow rate than for algae control. This is why people would use 2 uv sterilizers at once, one for algae and the other for parasites.

 

[DTz]

Recommended flow rate for 55watt is 250-300 gallon. I’ve changed to the smallest pump I can find and yet I’m getting 500 gallons per hour. Any idea how to lower it?

 

[KenRexford]

OASE is very well respected in the koi pond world, fwiw.