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Unread 03/16/2014, 07:10 PM   #1
slate55
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UV Sterilizer how long do you run yours?

I have a 220 g and 75 g sump and just rebuild a used 40w aqua ultraviolet uv light. I had a much smaller 15 watt on my 120 that ran All the time but not sure I should run this beast 24/7? ( powered by a new hydor L40 appx 740 gph)
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My wife and I were looking at some amazing exotic reef Aquarium pictures online and then she said "can you get color like that?" and followed it with "I would love for your tank to look that colorful

Current Tank Info: Marineland 220G REEF w/75G SUMP/REFUGIUM... Led lighting
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Unread 03/17/2014, 10:31 AM   #2
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I would appreciate any feedback im worried if i run too long im going to do more harm than good.


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My wife and I were looking at some amazing exotic reef Aquarium pictures online and then she said "can you get color like that?" and followed it with "I would love for your tank to look that colorful

Current Tank Info: Marineland 220G REEF w/75G SUMP/REFUGIUM... Led lighting
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Unread 03/17/2014, 11:12 AM   #3
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I only run mine 8 hours a day, and the bulbs last for one year.


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Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!!

The search function actually works quite well!!

Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie
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