uv sterlizers

[Groovyg]

Is anyone out there running a 55watt uv on there 120 gallon reef tank if so what flow rates are you running for level 1 sterilization and rates running for level 2. also is it possible to do both with enough UV from one unit. TNA!

 

[Billldg]

Is anyone out there running a 55watt uv on there 120 gallon reef tank if so what flow rates are you running for level 1 sterilization and rates running for level 2. also is it possible to do both with enough UV from one unit. TNA!

55w, I run a 40w Pentair UV Sterilizer on my 225 gal tank for Dino's.

What is the make and model of the UV Sterilizer. It will help us help you.

What are you looking to sterilize? To make it easy, forget the levels, we just need to know if you are trying combat algae, or protozoa like Ick and such.

 

[Groovyg]

jebo 55w i have it on return with gate valve and flow meter

55w, I run a 40w Pentair UV Sterilizer on my 225 gal tank for Dino's.

What is the make and model of the UV Sterilizer. It will help us help you.

What are you looking to sterilize? To make it easy, forget the levels, we just need to know if you are trying combat algae, or protozoa like Ick and such.

jebo

 

[Groovyg]

jebo 55w i have it on return with gate valve and flow meter

jebo

I would like to both as need

 

[Billldg]

jebo 55w i have it on return with gate valve and flow meter

jebo

I will have to research that UV Sterilizer to see what it is capable of.

Until then, anyone who has this Jebo UV sterilizer, please chime in.

 

[Groovyg]

I will have to research that UV Sterilizer to see what it is capable of.

Until then, anyone who has this Jabo UV sterilizer, please chime in.

jebo has zero recommendations at least i could not find them but what can you expect for $80

 

[Billldg]

I still need to know what you are trying to combat.

 

[Groovyg]

I still need to know what you are trying to combat.

I have clarity issues now and being i can adjust flow and can digitally see my flow figure I can do either or as need just thinking i need to be in the ballpark for either algae or protozoa

 

[Groovyg]

I have clarity issues now and being i can adjust flow and can digitally see my flow figure I can do either or as need just thinking i need to be in the ballpark for either algae or protozoa

i am aware doing both at the same is not effective

 

[Billldg]

I would start by sending them a Email asking the very question you seek to Jebo.

It sounds like you are battling algae and diatoms, so a higher flow rate is needed. I am just not sure on the actual flow rate. For me, using a Pentair 40 UV sterilizer and battling Dino's, which is the same recommendation as Algae, I would need a flow rate of 950 gph.

 

[Groovyg]

i am aware doing both at the same is not effective

with the pump i am running now i can get it up

I would start by sending them a Email asking the very question you seek to Jebo.

It sounds like you are battling algae and diatoms, so a higher flow rate is needed. I am just not sure on the actual flow rate. For me, using a Pentair 40 UV sterilizer and battling Dino's, which is the same recommendation as Algae, I would need a flow rate of 950 gph.

i am getting 1000 gph on the pump i am running now so if this the case i will be happy

 

[Groovyg]

with the pump i am running now i can get it up

i am getting 1000 gph on the pump i am running now so if this the case i will be happy

so thinking thats 10x turnover on my DT you would think that get it done for algae