UV Sterilizers

jrman83 · 07-27-2010, 07:57 AM

Wasn't sure if this was the right place for this or not....

Anyone using a UV sterilizer for a freshwater setup? I don't have a problem with algea, nor do I expect to ever have one (knock on wood), but I would like to use one for it's ability to kill free-flowing bacteria in the water. Just want to reduce the chance of my fish getting diseases.

I was looking at the coralife spiral series sterilizers. They provide a lot of dwell time sterilizing the water and seem to be the better option for moderately priced setups.

Jasone487 · 07-27-2010, 09:46 AM

i use the 9watt Aquarium UV Sterilizer & Clarifier: JBJ Lighting Submariner UV Sterilizer/Clarifier on my 40 gal tank. back when i a planted tank i had a algae breakout and water turned green. i stuck this thing in there and 2 days later it was clear. i have not used any other uv filters so cant compare but like this one cause its stand alone. and has a mini filter. only downside is, its another thing in your tank -_-.

Bulleyhead · 07-27-2010, 10:38 AM

i have a UV sterilizer on my freshwater tank along with a 15 gallon filter and a 60 gallon filter...i just like the added protection against bacteria...i would recommend adding it to your tank just to add it.

jrman83 · 07-27-2010, 11:08 AM

I like the JBJ brand because they seem like they would be super easy to setup. Only thing I don't like is the low wattage...I think 9w is as high as they go.

If I went to an external type, could I use one of the Aquaclear powerheads for my pump? My 75gal tank only has HOB filters. My 125gal has a Fluval FX5 canister, but I doubt I will plumb anything inline with it.

Bulleyhead - do you have an external? If so, how do you have it rigged?

Jasone487 · 07-27-2010, 11:15 AM

the jb's go up to a 13 watt. rated for a 150 gal tank. even the 9watt is up to 100 gals.

Bulleyhead · 07-27-2010, 11:18 AM

mine has the aquaclear power head that pumps it out and it works great...its quiet and my water is chrystal

jrman83 · 07-27-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasone487

the jb's go up to a 13 watt. rated for a 150 gal tank. even the 9watt is up to 100 gals.

Yeah, I mis-spoke. I saw it after.

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Bulleyhead Bullheads Rock My Socks Bulleyhead's Photo Gallery Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 98 Name: Ryan Location: Amsterdam, NY Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 1 Times Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: UV Sterilizers i have a UV sterilizer on my freshwater tank along with a 15 gallon filter and a 60 gallon filter...i just like the added protection against bacteria...i would recommend adding it to your tank just to add it. __________________ Bullheads represent the cookie monsters of the rivers around here...hungry, hungry, hungry

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