UV v Micro Filtration

EnglishRebel · 10/08/2008, 06:37 AM

Tom
I just finished reading the February article on Natural Filtration (I know I'm a slow reader - but a quick learner

). You mentioned micro filtration as being more effective (or quicker) to kill of bacteria. I am planning on a 10 gallon QT tank in my new setup, would you recommend a UV sterilizer or a micro filter on a closed loop? Wouldn't the micro filter clog up quickly with gunk and therefore reducing its efficiency?
Thanks

WaterKeeper · 10/08/2008, 07:18 AM

Hi Alan,

The two main points that micro filtration has over UV is it processes far more water in a shorter time than UV and the equipment is cheaper. True, the filter clog but they can be cleaned using a bleach soak (see the instructions with the filter regarding the strength-usually 3 parts water to 1 of bleach) and reused dozens of times.

EnglishRebel · 10/08/2008, 08:25 AM

So for a QT tank where the fish stays for about 4 weeks would you recommend UV or MF (ignoring cost for the time being)?
Thanks

WaterKeeper · 10/08/2008, 08:30 AM

I'd go with the MF as it also provides good flow in a Q-tank.

EnglishRebel · 10/08/2008, 08:41 AM

Okay thanks (and can I ignore the 'Bogus Information' part of Bogus Information Expert in this regard)?

WaterKeeper · 10/08/2008, 09:19 AM

You had fair Warning!!!

Actually, I mislead new reefkeepers then buy up their used equipment, for next to nothing, when they leave the hobby.

EnglishRebel · 10/08/2008, 12:30 PM

I will recommend to the moderators that you be BANNED -- oh wait a minute - you ARE a moderator.

WaterKeeper · 10/08/2008, 12:42 PM

Yup, you'll need to talk to an Admin and I bribed all of them years ago.

EnglishRebel · 10/09/2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WaterKeeper

Yup, you'll need to talk to an Admin and I bribed all of them years ago.

With frags no doubt.

WaterKeeper · 10/09/2008, 12:26 PM

Actually, poached fish as I had a heater malfunction and am not that big into corals.

10/08/2008, 06:37 AM	#1
EnglishRebel Retired Rebel Reefer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Triad NC Posts: 1,902	UV v Micro Filtration Tom I just finished reading the February article on Natural Filtration (I know I'm a slow reader - but a quick learner ). You mentioned micro filtration as being more effective (or quicker) to kill of bacteria. I am planning on a 10 gallon QT tank in my new setup, would you recommend a UV sterilizer or a micro filter on a closed loop? Wouldn't the micro filter clog up quickly with gunk and therefore reducing its efficiency? Thanks __________________ Alan "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " Sir Winston Churchill praising those young RAF pilots. August 20th 1940 Click on my name for drop down list and select "Visit EnglishRebels Home Page" for my build thread. Current Tank Info: 60x30x24 200G AO custom glass tank, basement equipment room, 30G and 55G Fuges, LifeReef sump & 30" skimmer.

10/08/2008, 07:18 AM	#2
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Hi Alan, The two main points that micro filtration has over UV is it processes far more water in a shorter time than UV and the equipment is cheaper. True, the filter clog but they can be cleaned using a bleach soak (see the instructions with the filter regarding the strength-usually 3 parts water to 1 of bleach) and reused dozens of times. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

10/08/2008, 08:25 AM	#3
EnglishRebel Retired Rebel Reefer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Triad NC Posts: 1,902	So for a QT tank where the fish stays for about 4 weeks would you recommend UV or MF (ignoring cost for the time being)? Thanks __________________ Alan "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " Sir Winston Churchill praising those young RAF pilots. August 20th 1940 Click on my name for drop down list and select "Visit EnglishRebels Home Page" for my build thread. Current Tank Info: 60x30x24 200G AO custom glass tank, basement equipment room, 30G and 55G Fuges, LifeReef sump & 30" skimmer.

10/08/2008, 08:30 AM	#4
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	I'd go with the MF as it also provides good flow in a Q-tank. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

10/08/2008, 08:41 AM	#5
EnglishRebel Retired Rebel Reefer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Triad NC Posts: 1,902	Okay thanks (and can I ignore the 'Bogus Information' part of Bogus Information Expert in this regard)? __________________ Alan "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " Sir Winston Churchill praising those young RAF pilots. August 20th 1940 Click on my name for drop down list and select "Visit EnglishRebels Home Page" for my build thread. Current Tank Info: 60x30x24 200G AO custom glass tank, basement equipment room, 30G and 55G Fuges, LifeReef sump & 30" skimmer.

10/08/2008, 09:19 AM	#6
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	You had fair Warning!!! Actually, I mislead new reefkeepers then buy up their used equipment, for next to nothing, when they leave the hobby. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

10/08/2008, 12:30 PM	#7
EnglishRebel Retired Rebel Reefer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Triad NC Posts: 1,902	I will recommend to the moderators that you be BANNED -- oh wait a minute - you ARE a moderator. __________________ Alan "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. " Sir Winston Churchill praising those young RAF pilots. August 20th 1940 Click on my name for drop down list and select "Visit EnglishRebels Home Page" for my build thread. Current Tank Info: 60x30x24 200G AO custom glass tank, basement equipment room, 30G and 55G Fuges, LifeReef sump & 30" skimmer.

10/08/2008, 12:42 PM	#8
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Yup, you'll need to talk to an Admin and I bribed all of them years ago. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29

10/09/2008, 12:26 PM	#10
WaterKeeper Bogus Information Expert Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 16,147	Actually, poached fish as I had a heater malfunction and am not that big into corals. __________________ "Leading the information hungry reefer down the road to starvation" Tom Current Tank Info: 130 Now out of service and a 29