uv ?

[grisha]

Hi guys. Looks like i need your help again. Im thinking to upgrade my system and im trying to get stuff ready to build my new tank
So this is going to be 40 g breeder with 30 g fuge. Im going to have zoanthids/ LPS tank. I want to protect my zoa from bacteria and parasits so im trying to find out about UV option
Im looking for your feedback on your models/makers, pros and cons and your opinion on how it affects health of your corals
thanks greg

 

[drunktank]

Running a UV doesnt mean ur system is 100% protected. Your best bet is to always QT anything you place in your tank. a UV is by no means a cure-all. However if ur set on running one, I prefer Coralife UV's because they can be easily hooked up and changed out the bulbs.

UV's will help clean up your water, by stopping algae outbreaks. It will prevent free flowting paracites/bacteria. However anything in ur sand, on ur rock or on fish will not be stopped.

 

[grisha]

This is what im looking for. Im planning to deep my zoa and another corals at the transfer.let me cnow what wattage would be good for my system . thanks for responce

 

[drunktank]

wattage depends on the size of the tank, not what your keeping.
so what size is your tank?

 

[grisha]

40 g breeder with 30 g fuge. Im going to have zoanthids/ LPS tank
so heavy feeding will be a case

 

[drunktank]

i think you'll be fine with 9-18watts. Personally I like the Coralife UV's. Easy to change out bulbs, Adapt to lots of tubing sizes, and a pretty good price. All you have to do is cut your return pipes, run them into ur UV and ur set. Coralife also comes w/ mounting brakets so you can mount it to ur stand.

How much you feed as nothing to do with the UV.

 

[lfsmarineguy]

I use a 9watt on my 50 gallon, one of the best upgrades I did for my tank. Everyone I have talked into getting one was very happy with the results. It is, like most types of filtration, a double edged sword. You will be destroying the good with the bad but the pros far outweigh the cons and there are ways of reducing possible negatives.

 

[nyumpa]

i have a 18 w turbo twist i will sell you needs a new bulb
i also have a new gasket kit with it