Evening,
I am currently setting up my Cade 1200 (135g Total) Mixed Aqua Cultured Reef with SPS focus and I am shopping around for a UV setup. I would like to tackle parasites mostly but have the ability with a DC pump to hit algae if needed. See my signature for the build.
I've seen all the BRS vids on Pentair etc however my one big issue is their sheer size! I'm seeing the AquaUV Classic 25w being the smallest so far at 20" L x 3.75" W x 6" H. The Pentair's are much longer...I had one boxed and sold it. I'm looking for the smallest footprint and obviously most functional UV. Price isn't really a concern.
I'm curious if anyone has used the FORZA FZ13 Canister Filter with 13W UV - 550 gph? It's rated for 150 gallons however I'm not certain I'll gain the benefits from using a UV if it's too small aka the 13watt in this canister. The canister is wayyy easier to hide out of the way and its more practical in size than a two foot long tube but it needs to work. I would likely strip everything out of the canister media wise etc so it doesnt become a detritus trap.
Forza Canister
Aqua Classic White
Any advice? Should I just stick with the traditional Aqua Classic 25w or is there a chance the Forza might cut it?
I am currently setting up my Cade 1200 (135g Total) Mixed Aqua Cultured Reef with SPS focus and I am shopping around for a UV setup. I would like to tackle parasites mostly but have the ability with a DC pump to hit algae if needed. See my signature for the build.
I've seen all the BRS vids on Pentair etc however my one big issue is their sheer size! I'm seeing the AquaUV Classic 25w being the smallest so far at 20" L x 3.75" W x 6" H. The Pentair's are much longer...I had one boxed and sold it. I'm looking for the smallest footprint and obviously most functional UV. Price isn't really a concern.
I'm curious if anyone has used the FORZA FZ13 Canister Filter with 13W UV - 550 gph? It's rated for 150 gallons however I'm not certain I'll gain the benefits from using a UV if it's too small aka the 13watt in this canister. The canister is wayyy easier to hide out of the way and its more practical in size than a two foot long tube but it needs to work. I would likely strip everything out of the canister media wise etc so it doesnt become a detritus trap.
Forza Canister
Aqua Classic White
Any advice? Should I just stick with the traditional Aqua Classic 25w or is there a chance the Forza might cut it?