UV sterilizer Help

xclusive252 · 02/26/2014, 03:14 PM

Hello all I am trying to see if anyone knows the flow rate needed to kill ich using a UV sterilizer? I am using a Aqua ultraviolet 57 watt Sterilizer. Also whats the best way to test the flow rate?

tkeracer619 · 02/26/2014, 04:59 PM

Measure how long it takes to fill a gallon via the output and compare it to time.

Crypto takes 280,000mJ/cm2.

You need 342gph with that UV to hit that in perfect conditions so to be safe I would say under 280gph with new bulb and a clean quartz tube.

It won't cure ich if its already on the fish. It will disrupt the life cycle of any ich that makes it through the sterilizer but it won't cure the fish already infected or a tank that is already infected.

02/26/2014, 03:14 PM	#1
xclusive252 NY Reef Club member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lindenhurst LI Posts: 527	UV sterilizer Help Hello all I am trying to see if anyone knows the flow rate needed to kill ich using a UV sterilizer? I am using a Aqua ultraviolet 57 watt Sterilizer. Also whats the best way to test the flow rate?

02/26/2014, 04:59 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Measure how long it takes to fill a gallon via the output and compare it to time. Crypto takes 280,000mJ/cm2. You need 342gph with that UV to hit that in perfect conditions so to be safe I would say under 280gph with new bulb and a clean quartz tube. It won't cure ich if its already on the fish. It will disrupt the life cycle of any ich that makes it through the sterilizer but it won't cure the fish already infected or a tank that is already infected. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.