pdxmonkeyboy Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 I have been running of these since I set up my tank and after suffering a velvet outbreak I bought another unit in January to really really sterilize my tank. Even with 700 gallons, 220 watts of UV is totally overkill. This is not your little "twistie" UV system with a 20 watt bulb. This is a twin tube/ 55 watt bulb high dwell time UV unit. It can achieve level 2 treatment on tanks up to 600 gallons given the recommendations on flow rate and tank overturn. If you have a decent size tank, this is a great way to control outbreaks. After running tanks with and without UV I don't think I will go back to not utilizing them. Water born algae, viruses, parasites, hormones, and other organic compounds get chewed up pretty quickly with this thing. Preventing disease outbreak, coral warfare, diatoms, etc etc etc are all things that a UV unit can do. here is a link to the unit I have https://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/TMCUVSterilizer.html#cart There are also lots of info on UV systems, flow rates, turn over times, etc. The System has been running for 3 months and bulbs generally last 18 months. So you are good for awhile. Looking to get $300. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Dang, that's nearly big enough to tie into my local municipality with...but great deal! I wish I had the room for it. Edited March 10, 2021 by Bicyclebill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Well, if your going to due it you might as well have it be effective These are the same units you see at cuttle fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parzifal Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Ugh. Very tempted. I can’t find dimensions online, what are the dimensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Parzifal said: Ugh. Very tempted. I can’t find dimensions online, what are the dimensions? The website says: Approximately 40 inches long X 15 inches wide x 4 inches high (102 cm x 38 cm x 10 cm) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parzifal Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Wait did you actually read the website? 😜thanks suncrest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Parzifal said: Wait did you actually read the website? 😜thanks suncrest! Yes...1998 called and wants its website back... It's a pretty crappy site, but the dimensions were in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 You can buy an almost identical unit on better websites, they just cost $1,100. Which is ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Great deal if you are looking for an effective UV for a large system - GLWS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsakes Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Is this overkill for 200g? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 9:14 AM, Reefsakes said: Is this overkill for 200g? No such thing, am I right?! I have this same unit. It's a beast! Those are 2" pvc connections coming off the end. I reduced mine to 1¼", but yeah, it's the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxicurls Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Mine Edit: Sorry! Scratch That. Terry already ordered me one. Edited March 23, 2021 by maxicurls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsakes Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Higher Thinking said: No such thing, am I right?! I have this same unit. It's a beast! Those are 2" pvc connections coming off the end. I reduced mine to 1¼", but yeah, it's the real deal. I saw the one at cuttlefish today. Too big for it to fit my cab. Got a 40w aqua uv and that barely fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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