UV Sterilizer

[SandSReef]

Hi Guys

I have a 1000Ltr (240gal) Reef Tank.

It has medium to heavy stocking.

Just wondering what would be the best UV Sterilizer in your opinion for my tank.

:high5:

 

[tanked37]

Why not the AquaUV Classic 40 watt or 57 watt unit? Both are rated above your tank size and should work great. I have the 25 watt unit on my 100 gallon.

 

[jschultzbass]

It all depends on what you want the UV to do. If you want it to kill free floating algae and bacteria only I would go for at least the 57 watt. If you want to kill free floating version of a virus like Ich you'll need at least 80 watt with 114 watt better. Aqua UV is the brand I use and recommend as well. Emperor Aquatics also makes a great unit.

 

[jschultzbass]

Don't forget that a UV system, even a properly sized one, won't get rid of ich in your tank if it is there, it just reduces the free floating version of the virus. Nothing beats a proper QT regimen. I use mine to reduce algae which it does very well.