Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank?

Reefstick · 03-23-2006, 03:36 PM

How many people use UV sterilizer.

Dragon Wrasse · 03-23-2006, 03:50 PM

15W Angstrom from Hawaiian Marine.

billyr98 · 03-23-2006, 04:18 PM

i use a 80w UV on my 210g tank after an ich break out on my angels and tangs.. now I continue to run it.. No problems and no ich..

oldsaint · 03-23-2006, 04:40 PM

120w Gamma on the 260 and 40w Gamma on the 180.

NaH2O · 03-24-2006, 11:25 AM

I use a 40W AquaUV on a 120 gallon system.

blue_eyes53813 · 03-24-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldsaint

120w Gamma on the 260 and 40w Gamma on the 180.

Wow I definitely need a bigger UV sterilizer... How much did that cost and where did you get it?

oldsaint · 03-24-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blue_eyes53813

Wow I definitely need a bigger UV sterilizer... How much did that cost and where did you get it?

Well, I kinda went overboard on the 260. Originally it was going to be a FO tank and then I changed my mind and did a reef. I got them from a LFS in Tampa. I think the price was around $150.00 each. Marine Depot sells them for around $160.00.

cracker · 03-25-2006, 02:01 AM

I have a 30watt Aquanetics sterilizer. I havn't installed it on the 200 yet. I have used it in the past and didn't have any Ich . Not sure how I want to plumb it. I learned that a dedicated pump from the sump to the tank is best. I think having it draw water from the skimmer box to feed the Refugium would work. This way it won't zap any bugs in the ref. My question is how will zaping any Phyto and such before entering the ref affect the bugs food sourcei See any probs runnin it this way?

Witfull · 04-07-2006, 02:04 PM

if you want,,its good,,if an established reef,,not needed

SoliSteve · 04-13-2006, 08:01 AM

I only use it if my Tangs have an outbreak of Ich, since they lack the mucuos coating that most marine fish have for protection. The only down side is that you risk damaging the balance of good bacteria and certain planktonic life. If you have a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) or Fish Only tank, it makes a lot more sense than continuously running on a reef tank.

Kacy McCure · 04-13-2006, 09:04 PM

I run mine on a timer, 8 hours a day durin the day.

billyr98 · 04-13-2006, 09:09 PM

I am thinking about adding mine to an x10 device.. (timer)
How long would you guys recommend kicking it down too.. I run it for 24/7 right now..

Witfull · 04-15-2006, 01:24 AM

i would run it opposite your lighting. UVs can add heat to the water, so this will help cut down on some.

billyr98 · 04-16-2006, 09:14 AM

Will set that up this weekend, thanks for the tip

cioutlaw · 04-16-2006, 11:56 AM

"I only use it if my Tangs have an outbreak of Ich," doesent the UV only effect the ich in the water? I thought it was more for prevention. I havent ever ran one but plan to being im going to have tangs in the new tank. Any brand/size suggestions for a 120G w/40gal sump?

View Poll Results: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank?
YES	28	24.78%
NO	60	53.10%
SOMETIMES	4	3.54%
WOULD IF I HAD ONE	21	18.58%
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03-23-2006, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reefstick Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? How many people use UV sterilizer. __________________ 12 gallon reef + 75 gallon reef + bad seals = flooded basement. Take the remainder of the living corals, fish & rock subtract all sanity and you have an extremely full 30 gallon reef with a crying owner.

03-23-2006, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? 15W Angstrom from Hawaiian Marine. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

03-23-2006, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? i use a 80w UV on my 210g tank after an ich break out on my angels and tangs.. now I continue to run it.. No problems and no ich.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

03-23-2006, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
oldsaint Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brandon, Fl Posts: 196 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? 120w Gamma on the 260 and 40w Gamma on the 180. __________________ 180 rebuilding, 260 Mixed Reef, 55 & 29 QT. Always looking for volunteers on water change day Wisdom and knowledge is your's to fish

03-24-2006, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? I use a 40W AquaUV on a 120 gallon system. __________________ ~Nikki~

03-25-2006, 02:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,717 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? I have a 30watt Aquanetics sterilizer. I havn't installed it on the 200 yet. I have used it in the past and didn't have any Ich . Not sure how I want to plumb it. I learned that a dedicated pump from the sump to the tank is best. I think having it draw water from the skimmer box to feed the Refugium would work. This way it won't zap any bugs in the ref. My question is how will zaping any Phyto and such before entering the ref affect the bugs food sourcei See any probs runnin it this way?

04-13-2006, 08:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
SoliSteve Limpet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rosemont, PA Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? I only use it if my Tangs have an outbreak of Ich, since they lack the mucuos coating that most marine fish have for protection. The only down side is that you risk damaging the balance of good bacteria and certain planktonic life. If you have a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) or Fish Only tank, it makes a lot more sense than continuously running on a reef tank.

04-13-2006, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kacy McCure Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? I run mine on a timer, 8 hours a day durin the day. __________________ Is that a coral in your pocket, or are you just happy to see a fish tank?

04-13-2006, 09:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? I am thinking about adding mine to an x10 device.. (timer) How long would you guys recommend kicking it down too.. I run it for 24/7 right now.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

04-16-2006, 09:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? Will set that up this weekend, thanks for the tip __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

04-16-2006, 11:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 949 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? "I only use it if my Tangs have an outbreak of Ich," doesent the UV only effect the ich in the water? I thought it was more for prevention. I havent ever ran one but plan to being im going to have tangs in the new tank. Any brand/size suggestions for a 120G w/40gal sump?

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