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Dino24
02/04/2016, 09:45 AM
Hello everyone, I just upgraded to a Redsea Reefer 450 after having a 75 gallon reef for 2 years. Im looking to install a emperor aqautics inline UV on this new setup. My last setup had a in-sump UV so im not very familiar with inline UV's and how they should be plumbed for maximum efficiency. Here are some questions I have.
-does UV need its own pump?
-could it be installed on return line plumbing?
-whats the best flow(gph) to have it work the best?

Thanks in advance!!! any advice and pictures would be greatly appreciated especially from Reefer owners

steallife904
02/04/2016, 10:07 AM
you could either tap into your return line if the pump is strong enough or use a separate pump for it. im guessing the return pump came with the reefer and is pretty much set to be a return to that tank only so you may just need to run a pump only for the UV. The GPH is going to vary by UV size and what you are trying to do with it.