Reefomania
11/14/2011, 12:13 AM
I just purchased a 25W UV Sterilizer for my 60 Gallon Nano Solanas Reef Tank. I put it in-line after the chiller. I am trying to figure out the optimum water flow. The Chiller is rated for 300 GPH 1/10 HP and the U/V directions talk about columns based on GPH. The directions state that as you increase the flow rate then you decrease the "columns". Thus the longer the water is in contact with the UV Light the more effective or sterlizing (does not discern between good or bad bacteria) The less GPH = more columns and more sterilizing power. However, it states that anything over 45,000 columns is dangerous to the reef as it kills beneficial bacteria. Hmmmm. This is disappointing considering my LFS sold this unit to me for my tank knowing I had a flow rate of 300 GPH. This means I am over 90,000 columns. Can this be correct?
Its seems so much cleaner to keep everything in-line on the return vs. running different loops through the sump However, if the manufacturer recommended flow rates don't match then what else can I do?
My Questions?
How much UV flow rate should I use for a 25W UV for 60 GAL Reef Tank?
Would you put it in line with the chiller or run a separate loop?
In general how many GPH would you flow through your sump for 60 Gal Reef Tank?
Its seems so much cleaner to keep everything in-line on the return vs. running different loops through the sump However, if the manufacturer recommended flow rates don't match then what else can I do?
My Questions?
How much UV flow rate should I use for a 25W UV for 60 GAL Reef Tank?
Would you put it in line with the chiller or run a separate loop?
In general how many GPH would you flow through your sump for 60 Gal Reef Tank?