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![]() Hi, I'm setting up a bigger tank system, and have a uv sterilizer and was wondering where the best location for it is. Should it be on the line from the main tank to the sump or the line from the sump to the main tank?
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![]() I think it depends on the uv sterilizer's rated gph.
You cannot exceed the gph it is rated for and so it might need its own pump and lines. I would place it to go sump to tank or pull out of one side of tank exit to other side |
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![]() The UV should be preceded by some sort of mechanical filtration, so your drain line (main tank --> sump) is probably a bad location for it. Your return line will likely exceed the maximum flow rate for the UV. I'd tee off of your return line and place a nice true union ball valve before the UV to reduce flow.
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Hey! I never "LEFT" the hobby, just doing fresh water now. Which is still listed as part of Canreef if I'm not mistaken. ![]() |
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![]() What is the purpose of the UV sterilizer? Ich or algae? Ich requires a much longer exposure to UV than algae does in order to kill it. Refer to the user manual to figure out the flow speed. I agree that T off the return line is your best bet.
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![]() I have mine running on it's own pump. It's after the socks and dumping back to the socks - just to filter out anything it kills
If I recall correctly, I'm running my 10 watt at about 225gph Run your outlet into a bucket to determine your flow rate Don't know if you need this info, but here you go; For Algae control 40-50gph/watt is fine For General Sterilization 20-25gph/watt For Sterilization of many Bacteria and Viruses 10gph/watt As Mindy said, check your manual. It should have a min/max flow rating |