fishmanmike01 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Preferably a larger one like a 40 watt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 While not typical, I am running a pond one, 55 watts, this one. http://www.amazon.com/Jebao-55-watt-Clarifier-Sterilizer-Aquarium/dp/B00K1HHG9U It is a pretty good deal. Seals are weak, so teflon it and mount over your sump. Worth a shot if you are looking for high watts for low $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 While not typical, I am running a pond one, 55 watts, this one. http://www.amazon.com/Jebao-55-watt-Clarifier-Sterilizer-Aquarium/dp/B00K1HHG9U It is a pretty good deal. Seals are weak, so teflon it and mount over your sump. Worth a shot if you are looking for high watts for low $$ Sweet thanks. I'll check it out. Are you happy with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have been happy with it. You can put a gate valve in front of it to control the rate of reduce flow from the manifold. That helps so you can be sure it is cooking the tar out of everything that comes through it. It is not a high end one by any means, but with a gate valve to control flow and big 55 watt uv bulb, I feel it is probably quite effective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilo Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have a aqua uv 55w setup with gate valve but have been unsure on what flow rate to send through it... what gph do you run clark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Some great info here; http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.html I just picked up the TMC 110 watt after spending the last week reading more than one should on the subject-I nearly went with the Aqua line but changed my mind in the last days. Carl has some great information and the TMC line is not exclusive to AAP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitrillion Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 What is this? I don't understand what uv starlation does? Makes water look clear? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 What is this? I don't understand what uv starlation does? Makes water look clear? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Click the link I posted, lots of good info there-you're partially right on water clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I have a aqua uv 55w setup with gate valve but have been unsure on what flow rate to send through it... what gph do you run clark? I need to measure, but it is very slow. Faster than a calcium reactor though? I am guessing < 50 GPH. The article Reefnjunkie linked gives some good rules on gph / watt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySaber Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I have a green machine uv one in my closet LOL only used it a small time on my fresh tank.. not sure of the size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo3419 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Flow rate depends on what your using it for with a larger rate it's more aimed at algee with lower rate it more towards Bactria and viruses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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