Reefer 525xl - looking at UV sterilizer options

[clhardy5]

I have a RedSea reefer 525xl.....Its only been up for a little over a month, so I'm not in a hurry - but I'm looking at UV sterilizer options for the future. I have a couple of questions:

1). Which UV sterilizer would I get the most bang for the buck...and what size? Which pump?

2). Anyone one have a similar size tank - and could show me ways that you installed it? I'm thinking above the fuge...but can't really visualize what that might look like.

I'm open to all advice....suggestions.....

TIA

 

[MichaelReefer]

I have a RedSea reefer 525xl.....Its only been up for a little over a month, so I'm not in a hurry - but I'm looking at UV sterilizer options for the future. I have a couple of questions:

1). Which UV sterilizer would I get the most bang for the buck...and what size? Which pump?

2). Anyone one have a similar size tank - and could show me ways that you installed it? I'm thinking above the fuge...but can't really visualize what that might look like.

I'm open to all advice....suggestions.....

TIA

I'm running this one on my 525xl. Appears to be doing fine. Have it hooked to a Sicce 2.0. *shrug*

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/25-watt-classic-uv-sterilizer-black-body-aqua-ultraviolet.html

 

[mike321]

I have a 40 watt aqua Uv sterilizer for sale if interested

 

[AZMSGT]

The 525 is a total water volume of 139g.

a 25w UV is right at the suggested limit for that size tank. I always lean to the next size up if I’m hitting the upper limit of an item. If it where me, I would go to the 40w. It will give you lots of wiggle room.

FWIW, I run a 40w on my 625. I feed it with a separate pump from my return side. And it exits direct into the main tank with a hang on the tank return line.

 

[clhardy5]

I'm running this one on my 525xl. Appears to be doing fine. Have it hooked to a Sicce 2.0. *shrug*

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/25-watt-classic-uv-sterilizer-black-body-aqua-ultraviolet.html

Do you have pictures of how you have it set up?

 

[clhardy5]

I have a 40 watt aqua Uv sterilizer for sale if interested

I may be interested. Could you PM details and price to ship to Colorado? I'm in the 80016 zip.

 

[clhardy5]

The 525 is a total water volume of 139g.

a 25w UV is right at the suggested limit for that size tank. I always lean to the next size up if I’m hitting the upper limit of an item. If it where me, I would go to the 40w. It will give you lots of wiggle room.

FWIW, I run a 40w on my 625. I feed it with a separate pump from my return side. And it exits direct into the main tank with a hang on the tank return line.

What brand would you recommend? Do you have pics of your set up? No worries if you don't....just trying to envision where It will go in my crowded sump.

 

[AZMSGT]

What brand would you recommend? Do you have pics of your set up? No worries if you don't....just trying to envision where It will go in my crowded sump.

My build thread has everything. I use a Pentair and am very happy with it.

 

[BF90GMixedReef]

I have a 40 watt aqua Uv sterilizer for sale if interested

Mike, how old is the bulb and how much are you looking to get for it?

 

[ChadmRoman]

What did you end up getting? If pentair 40w where did you mount it?

 

[clhardy5]

What did you end up getting? If pentair 40w where did you mount it?

I actually went with the 36w Jaebo. It is mounted horizontally on the back wall - in the sump area.