do you use a UV Sterilizer

Samw · #15 06-29-2006, 07:51 PM

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

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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

EDIT: Found another

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...id=423&aid=440

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UV Bulb (Watts)  Bacteria and Algae (gph)  Parasites(gph)
 
4                60                        N/A
8                120                       N/A
15               230                       75