UV Setup in Tank

[jbilliel]

OK - I am tapping out and the Dino's are winning. I am relenting and will need to put a UV sterilizer on my tank.

I am considering running a second pump and then running it up to the display tank over the side. I have a Apex so should I buy an apex pump to be able to adjust the flow rate? I am assuming it would be best to hard plumb it?

I am assuming most think the flow should go into the display tank rather than the sump?

Any thoughts appreciated!

 

[SPR1968]

You can run the output flow were ever you want, mine goes into the sump but it doesn’t really matter if your running it 24/7

Any adjustable pump will be fine (even manual adjustment) so you can get the correct flow rate, and I would get the most powerful UVC you can fit in your system for maximum effect. Flow rate is however critical.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

@SPR1968
So if one bought a tank set up with uv already installed, how would you go about determining that the flow is correct?

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

Flow rate is determined by the uv unit. Too fast and it won't do anything. Look up the manufacturers data sheet on your unit. It should list a few ranges like 200gph to kill algae, 100gph for viruse/bacteria, etc.

 

[jbilliel]

Are dinos considered algae or bacteria?

 

[SPR1968]

@SPR1968
So if one bought a tank set up with uv already installed, how would you go about determining that the flow is correct?

Put the output hose/out flow into a measuring jug and calculate the flow rate.

If it’s hard plumbed and sealed, short of installing a flow meter, I don’t know if you can.

And @jbilliel dinoflagellates are normally considered as ‘algae’