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10/17/2009, 09:45 PM
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UV pond clarifier sterilizer???
Hello everyone I just purchased this Turbo Twist 18w UV pond clarifier
http://www.aquariumgarden.com/store/...tegory_id=1355 So my question is, is this the same as UV Sterilizer? Thanks |
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10/17/2009, 10:04 PM
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on another note, what is the target flow rate numbers since I'm running
a 18W UV, at the moment I'm running along with quietone 3500. Is the pump too powerful for the UV? Thanks |
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10/17/2009, 10:47 PM
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i have a bit less than 200gph flowing through mine...its a 25 watt...
yes its the same thing
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A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef |
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10/18/2009, 07:14 AM
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and the slower the flow, the better they work.
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10/18/2009, 05:43 PM
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Bigdaddy,
the slower the better when it comes to UV. You want the water to stay in contact with UV as long as possible. I have a 9W turbotwist for a 60g cube + 20g sump and I am fairly happy with. I feed the UV from the GFO rector output which is probably around 60gph. hope it helps, Marian |
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10/19/2009, 08:36 AM
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Thanks for all the advice everyone.
Well how do I change the tubing fitting, thats running from a maxjet pump into a 5/8" tubing inlet UV unit? Thanks again |
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