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tbittner · 06-08-2008, 12:23 AM

This is great information. I'm considering adding this to my system:

Aqua UV 114 Watt 2 inch w/ Wiper UV Sterilizer (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > UV Sterilizers > Units > 114 Watts )

When the 360g predator tank is up and running, I'm considering plumbing this into the return from the predator tank. That will have around 3,000 gph flowing through it. The predator and reef are both plumbed together through the 300g sump/fuge/skimmer tub. I don't think it matters where in the system the UV is plumbed because all of the water will eventually pass through it. The question is, would a big one like this be the right choice or would a bunch of smaller ones be advisable in order to try to treat the water simultaneously...

I'm leaning toward the big one because based on the information that I have about the life cycle of Ich, all of the water would be treated before Ich would have a chance to propagate and spawn. That's my theory at least. I'm really interested in what others think.

06-08-2008, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: UV Sterilizer - Suggested Flow Rates This is great information. I'm considering adding this to my system: Aqua UV 114 Watt 2 inch w/ Wiper UV Sterilizer (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > UV Sterilizers > Units > 114 Watts ) When the 360g predator tank is up and running, I'm considering plumbing this into the return from the predator tank. That will have around 3,000 gph flowing through it. The predator and reef are both plumbed together through the 300g sump/fuge/skimmer tub. I don't think it matters where in the system the UV is plumbed because all of the water will eventually pass through it. The question is, would a big one like this be the right choice or would a bunch of smaller ones be advisable in order to try to treat the water simultaneously... I'm leaning toward the big one because based on the information that I have about the life cycle of Ich, all of the water would be treated before Ich would have a chance to propagate and spawn. That's my theory at least. I'm really interested in what others think. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.