Is a UV a good idea in a FOWLR system?

WienerDog · 03/26/2011, 07:37 PM

Someone just gave me an Odyssea w Sterilizer. Not real fond of the brand, but it was free in the box. Should I plumb it in or not? I have a 90g FOWLR.

IbanezIC300 · 03/27/2011, 12:03 AM

I use a 36 watt on my 210 and believe that it has helped my tank a lot. My tank is FOWLR and I was having an issue with flukes. I didn't want to do any severe medicine treatments due to a small shark and ray in the tank, the UV has prevented the return of any other diseases. It also appears that the UV has helped my water clarity.

bmkj02 · 03/27/2011, 12:24 AM

Careful with that brand. Make sure you plumb it in the sump. I had one and after a year the light burned a hole through the side of it and was shooting water out through it. Luckly it was in the sump (no submerged) and didnt create a mess.

WienerDog · 03/27/2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmkj02

Careful with that brand. Make sure you plumb it in the sump. I had one and after a year the light burned a hole through the side of it and was shooting water out through it. Luckly it was in the sump (no submerged) and didnt create a mess.

REALLY good advice! I also noticed it is not UL tested. Not sure if even (w is gonna do a 90g.

03/26/2011, 07:37 PM	#1
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03/27/2011, 12:03 AM	#2
IbanezIC300 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 51	I use a 36 watt on my 210 and believe that it has helped my tank a lot. My tank is FOWLR and I was having an issue with flukes. I didn't want to do any severe medicine treatments due to a small shark and ray in the tank, the UV has prevented the return of any other diseases. It also appears that the UV has helped my water clarity.

03/27/2011, 12:24 AM	#3
bmkj02 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 297	Careful with that brand. Make sure you plumb it in the sump. I had one and after a year the light burned a hole through the side of it and was shooting water out through it. Luckly it was in the sump (no submerged) and didnt create a mess.