uv sterilizer

  1. Zoa_Fanatic

    Green Killing Machine UV sterlizer in biocube 32 and 16

    Does anyone run the GKM UV sterlizer in a biocube 16 or 32? Where did you put it? I want to run the one with its own pump not the powerhead one.
  2. Zoa_Fanatic

    UV sterilizer help

    Does anyone know of a UV sterilizer that will work for a biocube 16? I have been using the coralife one and it’s a piece of ****. The one on my 32 gallon works fine. This one keeps blowing bulbs or just not lighting period. Coralife even sent me a new bulb and nothing.
  3. VermontReefs

    UV Sterilizer - Cade 1200 - Options

    Evening, I am currently setting up my Cade 1200 (135g Total) Mixed Aqua Cultured Reef with SPS focus and I am shopping around for a UV setup. I would like to tackle parasites mostly but have the ability with a DC pump to hit algae if needed. See my signature for the build. I've seen all the...
  4. Zoa_Fanatic

    5W Biocube UV sterlizer

    So I have two of these on my two biocubes. How the hell do I make them stay lit? The one on my 32 gallon has been going for months no problem after I replaced an initslly bad bulb. The one on my 16 just went out and I know the bulb is fine but I can’t get it lit again. Is there something I’m not...
  5. Wagtribe

    Too much UV for tank

    I recently upgraded to WB 180.5 from 75g bow-front tank. The 75g build included a 9w Coralife Turbo-Twist UV sterilizer that served me well. Now I have upgraded to 130g and added a 36w Turbo-twist 12X for larger volume. I set the 12x flow rate at just over 300gph to deal with Parasites, so far...
  6. E

    New Jersey WTB Aqua 25w UV Sterilizer w/o wiper

    As the title says, I'm looking for an Aqua 25w UV Sterilizer if anyone has one available.
  7. J

    Aqua Ultraviolet 15 Watt UV Sterilizer - Minneapolis

    Selling my Aqua Ultraviolet UV Sterilizer, 15 watt. Works perfectly, and has about 5 months remaining on the bulb life. $300 new, I'm selling for $200. Local pickup preferred. If interested in shipping, $220. No box or instructions, but includes everything else, including the barb fittings. I...
  8. J

    UV sterilizer GPH for parasites

    Hello, I have a 100 gallon DT, 34 gallon sump.. about 100 gallons total water volume I think. I am running an AquaUltraviolet UV sterilizer, 15 watts. I know, low side. Does anyone know what the GPH should be for parasites? Measuring with a gallon BRS jug, I was at 64gph, and I just raised it...
  9. shadow1013

    UV Sterilizer How To Plumb?

    I’m thinking of getting a UV sterilizer for my next build and I’m not sure the one I’m looking at will fit inside the stand with the sump so I was thinking of mounting it behind the tank. Has anyone else mounted it like this? I’d love to see how you did your plumbing for it.
  10. brmreefer

    New UV Installation Thoughts & Advice

    Hey Fellow Reefers, I just bought a new oversized UV Sterilizer (40 Watt - Able to handle 350 Gal Systems). I wanted to oversize it becuase I plan on doing a big upgrade later down the road. Current system specs are in the signature down below. I want to run it at 1800 gph. Question: - Does...
  11. hasireefz

    Green killing machine and dinos

    Green killing machine is low end UV unit , did anyone have success using this to beet dinos ?. Few users report using this unit in the main dino thread and but did not report back. Any reviews is appreciated
  12. para306

    Pentair 40w Smart UV plumbing question

    I am doing my sump plumbing and was hoping that someone with a Pentair 40w Smart UV sterilizer could tell me the measurement from the center of the input to the center of the output. I have been searching for days for this measurement and there is nothing online or on their website. My tank just...
  13. Aquaristexhibit

    Is this too much filtration?

    Hello, Is running : - a macro algae reactor - a becket skimmer - a UV sterilzer - roller mat too much filtration ? tank is a 75g and will have about 8 fish. With rock and sand and some bio media in the sump.
  14. leilanastasia

    EMERGENCY Parasites in my tank & How do I setup medicine/qt tank?

    Alright, so I have parasite outbreaks like ich. I am wondering what is the best way to setup a medicine/quarantine tank. I got a Fluval over the back filter and took the carbon out and instead put in zeolite for the ammonia. I also have a heater and airstone. Does the tank itself need to cycle...
  15. R

    Thinking about adding a UV Sterilizer

    Hi All, My 20 Gallon JBJ AIO has been set up for around 2 months now and its starting to house a decent amount of coral / livestock. Just recently I have noticed that my water looks a tad cloudy (not bad at all) and I was wondering if there was something I could do about it. I have been...
  16. Chayo

    Check your UV bulbs

    Lifegard 3” 55w high output amalgam rated per the website 9000 hours lamp life, got the UV in late December and have been running it since. I started breaking down my equipment to make a tank transfer and came across a burnt out bulb.... Just a psa for anyone else running the same unit. o_O
  17. L

    Can you use 2 uv sterilizers?

    I'm currently working on getting a 165 gallon tank set up and am trying to do as much as I can to get it running smoothly now, rather than trying to catch up later. I'm not extremely familiar with UV sterilizers but I've yet to find anything about using 2 different ones to cover the...
  18. Danco1985

    WTB 15 Watt UV Sterilizer

    Looking to buy a 15 watt UV sterilizer. anyone have one they are looking to get rid of? Thanks.
  19. Brent Behringer

    California UV 15 Watt Aqua Ultraviolet UV Sterilizer In Line

    Installed on my reef build and only used during wet test for fresh water. Light was never powered on. Like New $80 Shipped
  20. JackerVenom

    UV flow rate recommendation for Dino’s?

    Hey everyone need help with UV flow rate because I know it’s vital for actually being affective. Currently I have a 9 gallon tank and bought and 8watt UV sterilizer. (Aqua brand) At what flow rate should my pump be? I don’t wanna go to fast but don’t understand the math for it
  21. Reefer37

    Pros and Cons to UV Filters

    Hey guys, so I know very little on UV Filters and was recommended to using one to help combat my cyano problem. I'm not too sure what they do other than it killing algae/bacteria that passes through it. Are there pros and cons to them? Will I have to feed more to keep nutrient up or anything...
  22. Kaiser

    What size UV to save me from Dinoflagellates?

    I've been battling Dinoflagellates for months now and I've had enough. I already tried a blackout and that kept them at bay for 2 weeks but they came back eventually, I've tried increasing nutrients and that hasn't changed a thing, so I've given in and decided to plumb in a UV Sterilizer. I'm...
  23. wake122

    Florida Georgia 93 Cube Tank Breakdown (Custom Stand/ Sump, Radion, Neptune Trident, Neptune DOS, Algae Scrubber, BRS 2 part)

    Breaking down one of my tanks so I can spend more time with my little one. $900- Tank, Custom Stand/ Canopy and Custom Sump (pick up only Flowery Branch, Ga) 93 Gallon cube tank Custom built Stand (inside the stand has lights with a switch on the side) Canopy with retrofit T5 24" x2 lights 45...
  24. Fishbro

    Utah Miscellaneous Uv sterilizer, test kits, pump, light, etc

    Have a bunch of assorted dry goods I’m looking to sell. Coral life uv sterilizer might need new bulb: $65 Refractometer: $10 Hydrometer: free if you buy Refractometer MaxFlow SWP-480 barely used comes in new wrapping with everything: $15 Black Box Led with electronic display and remote: $60...
  25. B

    Build Thread Brandon's Quarantine edition 80 gallon SCA upgrade.

    Hey, long time member but I never felt I hand anything that I was particularly proud of. I've kept the same Biocube 32 for 9 years with success, but I never was able to do more with it due to the size limitations of the tank. Back in late Jan, I got the go-ahead to upgrade the tank, I still...
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