Hello all,
I want to hook up a 57W UV filter to a 150g+ aquarium. Below are the specs of the UV filter.
I contemplate using the UV to control both algae and prevent fish disease. I plan to use a controllable DC pump so I can run the UV filter 24X7 to control algae and probably once a week at a lower flow to control fish disease. Is this a good idea?
Secondly, the rate of 3100gph seems to be quite high given the size of the UV filter. Is it ok to use this high a flow?
I want to hook up a 57W UV filter to a 150g+ aquarium. Below are the specs of the UV filter.
Recommended Flow Rate for UV Dosages | at 30,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) GPH: 3,200 (Max Flow Rate) at 45,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) GPH: 2,133 at 60,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) GPH: 1,600 at 75,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) GPH: 1,280 at 90,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) GPH: 1,066 (Min Flow Rate) |
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Information for Reef Tanks | A UV rated in the 30,000 or 45,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) is ideal for the reef environment. UV’s used at higher kill rates will destroy the planktonic food supply for the reef. |
Information for Marine Fish | (No reef or live rock) A UV rated in the 75,000 or 90,000 µw/cm2 (EOL) will be the most effective at controlling fish disease. All UV dosages are calculated at the end of lamp life (14 months). |
I contemplate using the UV to control both algae and prevent fish disease. I plan to use a controllable DC pump so I can run the UV filter 24X7 to control algae and probably once a week at a lower flow to control fish disease. Is this a good idea?
Secondly, the rate of 3100gph seems to be quite high given the size of the UV filter. Is it ok to use this high a flow?