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![]() Just found this chart for Max flow rates for each wattage. Seems accurate. If so, then 8W-9W is probably not effective against parasites which correlates to what I'm seeing in my tank. I'm sure it helps a bit. Its just not that significant for me.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/g...ral_pagesid=21 Code:
UV Rating Bacteria/Algae Kill Dose Parasites Kill Dose Watts Max Flow Rate Max Flow Rate 8 120 GPH N/A 15 230 GPH 75 GPH 18 300 GPH 100 GPH 25 475 GPH 150 GPH 30 525 GPH 175 GPH 40 940 GPH 300 GPH 65 1700 GPH 570 GPH 80 1885 GPH 625 GPH 120 3200 GPH 900 GPH 130 3400 GPH 1140 GPH http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...id=423&aid=440 Code:
UV Bulb (Watts) Bacteria and Algae (gph) Parasites(gph) 4 60 N/A 8 120 N/A 15 230 75 Last edited by Samw; 06-29-2006 at 08:06 PM. |