Which UV sterilizer would be best

[NanoNewbie]

I have a 30 gal reef tank and was wondering what UV sterilizer would be best. And how should I set it up?

 

[chrome91]

IMO dont use a UV, its controversial whether theyre good or not in a reef, but they kill Copepod naupili, which is a natural food for many corals, as well as Phytoplankton and other zooplankton that form in reef tanks

 

[AQTCJAK]

I would have to disagree with that statement I run UV & very stong UV up 300 Watts & my pod populations are great. I would suggest the Curretn-usa models & a pump that will pump 80-100gph

 

[Triggerjay]

I have an Aqua 25w UV I will sell you for $175 shipped..Its this model:
Aqua UV 25 Watt 2 inch w/ Wiper UV Sterilizer, 25 Watts > Units > UV Sterilizers > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

Jason

 

[Frankie]

I would have to disagree with that statement I run UV & very stong UV up 300 Watts & my pod populations are great. I would suggest the Curretn-usa models & a pump that will pump 80-100gph

I totally agree with you Jack. UV's will help more then harm. The pro's out weigh the con's. I have always used UV 24/7 and my system has a huge pod population, waters clear and my fish have never gotten sick.

 

[hma]

IMO dont use a UV, its controversial whether theyre good or not in a reef, but they kill Copepod naupili, which is a natural food for many corals, as well as Phytoplankton and other zooplankton that form in reef tanks

I can even disagree to this statement. It is simply not true that Copepod nauplii die by use of uv_c. One finds 99% of ALL Copopods and comparable living beings in the living rock and sand and NOT in the free water. Consequently the statement is simply a nonsense.

 

[NanoNewbie]

Thanks for the replies everyone. From what I've read from other forums Uv is really good for keeping fish free of illnesses and especially ich Was just wondering what brand and wattage i would use on 30 gal

 

[hma]

Thanks for the replies everyone. From what I've read from other forums Uv is really good for keeping fish free of illnesses and especially ich Was just wondering what brand and wattage i would use on 30 gal

Take a look at this thread : http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/25078-uv-sterilizer-suggested-flow-rates.html

 

[Boomer]

I also agree with Jack. The real issue is that UV's that we use, the contact time, flow rate and the uW- sec /cm ^2 is not high enough. You need a "zap" dosage of greater than 100,000 uW- sec /cm ^2. About the only thing we kill are bacteria at a max of around 2,500 uW- sec /cm ^2 for bacteria. A single celled Paramecium, like you learned about in Jr High School, needs 200,000 uW- sec /cm ^2 to killl. But IMHO you really do not need one. However, they are great for "green water" issues.

 

[lablady]

I have an Aqua 25w UV I will sell you for $175 shipped..Its this model:
Aqua UV 25 Watt 2 inch w/ Wiper UV Sterilizer, 25 Watts > Units > UV Sterilizers > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

Jason

Hey Jason,

If nanonewbie doesn't want the sterilizer I'm intrested. Let me know I can pay by paypal. How much to ship to 48446.

Thanks