I am building a 155 mixed Reef. I am a big fan of UV
I have a 57watt Aqua UV. Its over sized and my issue is how much flow is really necessary for it to be effective?
Recommended Flow Rate for Saltwater Applications:
Saltwater Reef Applications: 2133 GPH - 3200 GPH
Protozoa Bacteria Water Flow Rate: 1066 (min), 3200 GPH (max)
I am beginning to think that this way over sized to be effective, or is it??
I have a L2 return pump but since relocating my sump, i am considering getting a core 20 for the return
My plan was to run the UV off of a manifold
options
1. drop down to a 40watt
2. get a core 15 to run the UV on its own. (Estimated flow 1450 gph)
3. keep the 57 watt and run at reduced flow (estimated 1500GPH)
4. use the L2 and run it off of a manifold (L2 3100GPH)
I will have an estimated 12' of head pressure
I have a 57watt Aqua UV. Its over sized and my issue is how much flow is really necessary for it to be effective?
Recommended Flow Rate for Saltwater Applications:
Saltwater Reef Applications: 2133 GPH - 3200 GPH
Protozoa Bacteria Water Flow Rate: 1066 (min), 3200 GPH (max)
I am beginning to think that this way over sized to be effective, or is it??
I have a L2 return pump but since relocating my sump, i am considering getting a core 20 for the return
My plan was to run the UV off of a manifold
options
1. drop down to a 40watt
2. get a core 15 to run the UV on its own. (Estimated flow 1450 gph)
3. keep the 57 watt and run at reduced flow (estimated 1500GPH)
4. use the L2 and run it off of a manifold (L2 3100GPH)
I will have an estimated 12' of head pressure