UV sterilizer for my 80

reefNetWork · 05/27/2006, 04:18 PM

what is a good quality UV sterilizer that wont cost me over 150 dollars? for an 80 gallon.
thank you

XtrmCHoPZ · 05/27/2006, 04:22 PM

15 or 25 watt gamma by Current USA

reefNetWork · 05/27/2006, 04:25 PM

i was just looking at these on marinedepot. is in sump or hang on back more efficient?

Triterium · 05/28/2006, 04:31 AM

I just bought a gamma (40w) and it's great. My water has never looked better. Ive tried ozone, lots of carbon, heavy skimming, and nothing has even come close to what the UV did to my tank. Im still in awe!

XtrmCHoPZ · 05/28/2006, 03:23 PM

I also have the gamma 40 watt on my 125g, and my water is exceptionally clear. The UV is probably just as efficient in sump or as hang-on, but the efficiency of it can be hindered by what pump you use to power it. I know the gammas say they can handle tremendous flow rates, but your water will treated more effectively if you have less water per hour going through it. My 40 watt has about 200 gph going through it.

05/27/2006, 04:18 PM	#1
reefNetWork Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 365	UV sterilizer for my 80 what is a good quality UV sterilizer that wont cost me over 150 dollars? for an 80 gallon. thank you __________________ William Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef. 20 Gallon Sump. Little Giant MDQX - SC Pump. ASM G1x skimmer. 4x96 watt 50/50 PCs

05/27/2006, 04:25 PM	#3
reefNetWork Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 365	i was just looking at these on marinedepot. is in sump or hang on back more efficient? __________________ William Current Tank Info: 80 gallon reef. 20 Gallon Sump. Little Giant MDQX - SC Pump. ASM G1x skimmer. 4x96 watt 50/50 PCs

05/27/2006, 04:22 PM	#2
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	15 or 25 watt gamma by Current USA

05/28/2006, 04:31 AM	#4
Triterium Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,462	I just bought a gamma (40w) and it's great. My water has never looked better. Ive tried ozone, lots of carbon, heavy skimming, and nothing has even come close to what the UV did to my tank. Im still in awe!

05/28/2006, 03:23 PM	#5
XtrmCHoPZ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 787	I also have the gamma 40 watt on my 125g, and my water is exceptionally clear. The UV is probably just as efficient in sump or as hang-on, but the efficiency of it can be hindered by what pump you use to power it. I know the gammas say they can handle tremendous flow rates, but your water will treated more effectively if you have less water per hour going through it. My 40 watt has about 200 gph going through it.