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1000 to 1200 gfh for algae and 300 to 400 gphI'm going to test out a UV sterilizer for dino's - I have an 112 gallon system - how many gallons per hour should I have for a tank of my size?
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Thats the exact kind of Dinos that I have. Now i just gotta decide if its worth a few hundred dollars. thanksThe flow rates are based on the size & wattage of the UV unit not the tank size. The higher wattages can be run at higher flow rates which = higher tank turn over rates. Too small and it won't keep up with growth rates. Best to go by mfg suggestions and then maybe choose the next size up. UV only directly affects some dinos like Ostreopsis that heads into the water column at night.
worth every penny brother best investment i run a massive 55watt sterilizer on my 100dt works wondersjust make sure you pipe it in a way you can control flow rate more oversized less critical the flow rates will beThats the exact kind of Dinos that I have. Now i just gotta decide if its worth a few hundred dollars. thanks
Always wondered how UV would be on my reef as I seed phyto etc. I have an 85w that’s not being used on my pond. I’m sure that would be more than enough for my 120 DT, have you seen any negatives?worth every penny brother best investment i run a massive 55watt sterilizer on my 100dt works wondersjust make sure you pipe it in a way you can control flow rate more oversized less critical the flow rates will be
zero negatives on my system only negative would be not being about to control flow ratesAlways wondered how UV would be on my reef as I seed phyto etc. I have an 85w that’s not being used on my pond. I’m sure that would be more than enough for my 120 DT, have you seen any negatives?
dail it up for algeas tune it down for protzoan controlzero negatives on my system only negative would be not being about to control flow rates
I figure 85w that I had on my 4000 gallon koi pond would be overkilldail it up for algeas tune it down for protzoan control
nope just more contact timeI figure 85w that I had on my 4000 gallon koi pond would be overkill
Plus I am running 714 GPH with a syncra pump, is this overkill? It can be turned downJust installed https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/15-watt-classic-uv-sterilizer-white-body-aqua-ultraviolet.html on my system. I have a 112 gallon system, but this is rated for 75.. so we will see what happens. Just cant really be spending more than 300 on one rn. Hopefully it was not a waste.
Im running a 15w at 714gph on my 112 gallon. Hoping for good resultsI bought the Aqua 25 watt for my 125 gal and cleared my dino's in no time. I did however reduce the flow rate suggested. I thought the 1000gph that basically was suggested was too much and read a lot of people suggested much lower. and behold all good!
dont think you can have to much uv it just what your trying to accomplish with itPlus I am running 714 GPH with a syncra pump, is this overkill? It can be turned down
While mine “may” lower Dinos, it never killed them off.Thats the exact kind of Dinos that I have. Now i just gotta decide if its worth a few hundred dollars. thanks