Which UV Sterilizer??

Pike614 · 07/05/2007, 09:27 PM

I am considering adding a UV to a new 150 Reef tank. I would like to kill parasites in addition to the bacteria and algae. Any recommendations on quality brand to go with, and the best wattage?
Thanks!

Iron Maiden · 07/05/2007, 09:45 PM

I just insalled an odessea 36w uv on my 125. It was quite a bit cheaper than other brands, only $100. It seems to be the same quality and specs as the others. I noticed a huge difference in the quality of life in my tank in just a few days. It works for me.

pledosophy · 07/05/2007, 11:38 PM

I bought a Aquamedic 18w for $250 two years ago, they don't make 18w bulbs anymore, just 15w and 25w

. So don't get the 18wer IME.

Pike614 · 07/06/2007, 06:46 AM

Sounds good, 18W would be as low as I would consider depending on the brand.

samherston · 07/06/2007, 07:41 AM

I like the Coralife Turbo Twists... they are easy to use and pretty effective too! OR you can go with one from Current USA, they seem to work pretty well too!

07/05/2007, 09:27 PM	#1
Pike614 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,303	Which UV Sterilizer?? I am considering adding a UV to a new 150 Reef tank. I would like to kill parasites in addition to the bacteria and algae. Any recommendations on quality brand to go with, and the best wattage? Thanks!

07/05/2007, 09:45 PM	#2
Iron Maiden Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 79	I just insalled an odessea 36w uv on my 125. It was quite a bit cheaper than other brands, only $100. It seems to be the same quality and specs as the others. I noticed a huge difference in the quality of life in my tank in just a few days. It works for me. __________________ "Here's to you Mr. way too proud of Texas guy". Current Tank Info: 125gal reef with 2 yellow tangs, 1 skunk clown, 7 lemon damsels, 4 pink smiths damsels, 1 scooter blenny, 1 banded coral shrimp, sally lightfoot, 2 hermit crabs, 4 gigantic turbos, 2 anemoneis, and corals.

07/05/2007, 11:38 PM	#3
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	I bought a Aquamedic 18w for $250 two years ago, they don't make 18w bulbs anymore, just 15w and 25w . So don't get the 18wer IME. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

07/06/2007, 06:46 AM	#4
Pike614 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,303	Sounds good, 18W would be as low as I would consider depending on the brand.

07/06/2007, 07:41 AM	#5
samherston Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 126	I like the Coralife Turbo Twists... they are easy to use and pretty effective too! OR you can go with one from Current USA, they seem to work pretty well too!