tank info:
red sea 650P
pentair 40W UV
looks like my UV which I got for the 750XXL i was going to set up but never happened...does not fit inside my sump.
so looking to plumb it out side the tank or possibility the basement.
in trying to figure out my plumbing if I can run it off a manifold or stand along pump I am a bit confused on the flow rate.
I know there are 2 flow rates a slow one for Protozoa and a faster one for Algae and Bacteria.
here is what pentair says:
Water Flow Rate Algae and Bacteria 30,000 µWs/cm² Suggested 943 GPH Maximum 1574 GPH
Water Flow Rate for Protozoa 180,000 µWs/cm² Suggested 157 GPH & Maximum262
I know in an idea world we could run 2 units 1 for algae and bac, the other for protozoa but sadly with the cost and space requirements that happen right now maybe in the future?
so I guess i am wondering what flow rate are most ppl having success with?
if you ran a slower flow rate did you find it help with fish disease? I know if will not eradicate but help keep things at a more manageable level.
did you also find it help with clear water and algae issues?
and for those of you that run a faster flow rate did it help with algae and clear water?
it would seem to me if you had to pick one maybe the protozoa might be better as you could get possible benefits of both?
I will be running more of a naturalistic type of system with some ocean LR lots of bac, and real live foods the bac. up and stable and ATS as the main filter along with a skimmer. but I dont mind using things like a UV too.
I guess what I am looking for from my UV in help clear the water and keep it crystal clear help with any algae issues and if I am luck keep the system healthy.
any one plump the UV so thay can change the flow rate and the tank needs change?
red sea 650P
pentair 40W UV
looks like my UV which I got for the 750XXL i was going to set up but never happened...does not fit inside my sump.
so looking to plumb it out side the tank or possibility the basement.
in trying to figure out my plumbing if I can run it off a manifold or stand along pump I am a bit confused on the flow rate.
I know there are 2 flow rates a slow one for Protozoa and a faster one for Algae and Bacteria.
here is what pentair says:
Water Flow Rate Algae and Bacteria 30,000 µWs/cm² Suggested 943 GPH Maximum 1574 GPH
Water Flow Rate for Protozoa 180,000 µWs/cm² Suggested 157 GPH & Maximum262
I know in an idea world we could run 2 units 1 for algae and bac, the other for protozoa but sadly with the cost and space requirements that happen right now maybe in the future?
so I guess i am wondering what flow rate are most ppl having success with?
if you ran a slower flow rate did you find it help with fish disease? I know if will not eradicate but help keep things at a more manageable level.
did you also find it help with clear water and algae issues?
and for those of you that run a faster flow rate did it help with algae and clear water?
it would seem to me if you had to pick one maybe the protozoa might be better as you could get possible benefits of both?
I will be running more of a naturalistic type of system with some ocean LR lots of bac, and real live foods the bac. up and stable and ATS as the main filter along with a skimmer. but I dont mind using things like a UV too.
I guess what I am looking for from my UV in help clear the water and keep it crystal clear help with any algae issues and if I am luck keep the system healthy.
any one plump the UV so thay can change the flow rate and the tank needs change?