UV steralizers

[phil_pl]

Who here is running one? What kind are you using? How are you liking it? Basically is it worth it for me to spend the $100 to $200 for one?

 

[Poseidon]

I run one. Aqua Ultra Violet. I like it a lot. No, you will need to spend more to get one that is worth while.

A UV sterilizer is most effective when you pass all the water through it, between the sump and tank. This means that you have to have one that can kill protozoans with a single pass at whatever GPH you run from the sump to the tank. When I bought mine, that meant about 1000gph flow, so, 57W! Now, my sump is flowing about 1/2 that, 500gph or so, but I still use the same 57W as I already have it.

If you get a small one, and pump water from the sump into the UV, and then it goes back into the sump, your UV will be far less effective.

 

[kfennell]

I run a JEBO 55w I believe it is, the fittings are a non standard size so its hard to get them to not leak, can't really recommend any of their products.