How much is too much for a UV filter?

Firefish · 04-23-2007, 09:48 PM

Is a 36 watt too much for a 150 (130) gallon tank with about 80 lbs of LR? It's an Odyssea 36 watt uv sterilizer.

**Poseidon** · 04-24-2007, 10:47 AM

No, I don't think so, I use a 57W unit on my 90 gallon tank. When shopping for a UV sterilizer, I found one that had a flow rate of what I wanted to put through it. In my case, that meant a 57W unit capable of 90,000 (whatever units) at 1000 GPH, as my UV is directly in front of my skimmer. By putting the UV in line with the skimmer, I am hoping that whatever the UV kills is removed from the system.

**Ninong** · 04-24-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefish

Is a 36 watt too much for a 150 (130) gallon tank with about 80 lbs of LR? It's an Odyssea 36 watt uv sterilizer.

No, it's not too much. In fact, it's just about right. A 25w would be marginal for a 150-gal reef tank. Don't forget to regulate the flow through the unit. You will probably want about 600-750 gph to maximize your kill rate.

See my posts in this thread.

Firefish · 04-24-2007, 11:59 AM

Good info- Thanks guys...

04-23-2007, 09:48 PM	#1
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 771	How much is too much for a UV filter? Is a 36 watt too much for a 150 (130) gallon tank with about 80 lbs of LR? It's an Odyssea 36 watt uv sterilizer. __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson

04-24-2007, 10:47 AM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,166	Re: How much is too much for a UV filter? No, I don't think so, I use a 57W unit on my 90 gallon tank. When shopping for a UV sterilizer, I found one that had a flow rate of what I wanted to put through it. In my case, that meant a 57W unit capable of 90,000 (whatever units) at 1000 GPH, as my UV is directly in front of my skimmer. By putting the UV in line with the skimmer, I am hoping that whatever the UV kills is removed from the system. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

04-24-2007, 11:59 AM	#4
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 771	Re: How much is too much for a UV filter? Good info- Thanks guys... __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson

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