help choosing a uv sterilizer ?

quikcoupe · 04/28/2007, 07:49 AM

I have a 180 gal. with a 37gal. sump I bought a coralife turbo twist that stopped working after about two months any suggestions?

gig · 04/28/2007, 09:27 AM

I think you'll find most people here don't use UV's, kills too much "good stuff" in reefs.

quikcoupe · 04/28/2007, 12:01 PM

thanks

BreadmanMike · 04/28/2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by gig
I think you'll find most people here don't use UV's, kills too much "good stuff" in reefs.

disagree...

I would go with a better unit. For a 180 I recommend the 57w AquaUV.

quikcoupe · 04/28/2007, 07:39 PM

thanks I'll look into that

sirjohn · 04/28/2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by Aquaticman74
disagree...

I would go with a better unit. For a 180 I recommend the 57w AquaUV.

Another vote for the Aqua UV. Also, it is designed for high flow, so you can plumb it between your return pump and your tank.

RightWinger210 · 04/28/2007, 08:31 PM

I like the Turbo Twists, but the Aqua UV's are pretty darn good, I always like UV's on a reef & FOWLR's, just that extra sense of security and filtration, I guess.

quikcoupe · 04/29/2007, 12:04 AM

so do they realy kill good algae

Treg · 04/29/2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by sirjohn
Another vote for the Aqua UV. Also, it is designed for high flow, so you can plumb it between your return pump and your tank.

This is what I did. I love keeping things efficent like that.

quikcoupe · 04/29/2007, 08:00 AM

thanks that looks like it works good

gasman059 · 04/29/2007, 08:22 AM

I use lifeguard and very pleased-many years pond and reef.

jdieck · 04/29/2007, 08:50 AM

40 to 57 watt Aqua UV will be my choice.

hpglow · 04/29/2007, 09:24 AM

If your turbo twist stopped working in less than two months is it not still under warranty?

quikcoupe · 04/29/2007, 09:38 AM

yes but don't have the receipt.

hpglow · 04/29/2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by quikcoupe
yes but don't have the receipt.

Hummm... The store I buy from here in town all know me so the receipt wouldn't be an issue. I would try and contact Coralife and see if they can help you.

If it is just the lamp then you can find one of thoes cheaper than a whole new unit. They are about $40.
http://www.petsolutions.com/Turbo+Tw...I-C-47-C-.aspx

In the end if you are hellbent on just getting a new unit because of you bad exp. or just don't want to deal with warranty issues thats understandable. But I'm just making the assumption that like most of the users here you don't have an ulimited budget.

04/28/2007, 07:49 AM	#1
quikcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 67	help choosing a uv sterilizer ? I have a 180 gal. with a 37gal. sump I bought a coralife turbo twist that stopped working after about two months any suggestions?

04/28/2007, 09:27 AM	#2
gig Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hawthorn Woods, IL Posts: 3,003	I think you'll find most people here don't use UV's, kills too much "good stuff" in reefs. __________________ It's ILLIE!!!!!!!!!!! Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 180G RR in wall mixed reef moving toward SPS dominated (247 gal total system), 300lbs+ LR, VHO/T5 mix of lighting, X3 MP40w ES.

04/28/2007, 08:31 PM	#7
RightWinger210 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 108	I like the Turbo Twists, but the Aqua UV's are pretty darn good, I always like UV's on a reef & FOWLR's, just that extra sense of security and filtration, I guess. __________________ Honk if you Honkytonk! Current Tank Info: 29 Gal Fresh Planted & 12 30gal tanks in a rack system (around 400 gals total) containing 400 juvenile and 8 breeding pairs of clownfish

04/29/2007, 08:22 AM	#11
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,308	I use lifeguard and very pleased-many years pond and reef. __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: Officially lurking!

04/29/2007, 08:50 AM	#12
jdieck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 15,673	40 to 57 watt Aqua UV will be my choice. __________________ Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium

04/28/2007, 12:01 PM	#3
quikcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 67	thanks

04/28/2007, 07:39 PM	#5
quikcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 67	thanks I'll look into that

04/29/2007, 12:04 AM	#8
quikcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 67	so do they realy kill good algae

04/29/2007, 08:00 AM	#10
quikcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 67	thanks that looks like it works good

04/29/2007, 09:24 AM	#13
hpglow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: C/S CO Posts: 152	If your turbo twist stopped working in less than two months is it not still under warranty?

04/29/2007, 09:38 AM	#14
quikcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 67	yes but don't have the receipt.