Which Hang-on-tank UV sterilizer would you recommend?

Seafan · 09-21-2001, 08:54 PM

I am looking for a Hang-on-tank UV sterilizer to use on a quarantine tank of 10g-50g. I wonder why most UV sterilizer I see in the catalogs are in-line? Are they easy to convert to be hung on the back of a tank? The only Hang-on-tank type I found is Angstrom 2537. How is this brand UV sterilizers? Are they effective and easy to maintain/clean? They list 4W for up to 75g and 8W for up to 150g. Are they really that strong to work on tanks as large as 150 gallon?
Thanks.

David · 09-22-2001, 12:53 AM

I have a 15 watt hang on UV by Coralife, quartz sleve and nice design. I used a rio 800. I haven't used it for a long time but I figure it's a good thing to have around. I think it was only around $100 from lfs so mo should be pretty reasonable.

fishrule · 09-22-2001, 01:03 PM

Seafan, I have been told that the best way to kill bacteria/parasites is with a in-line, that way you get better turnover. The best I have seen is emperor aquatics. If you have a uv on a separate pump, it will not be able to kill enough bacteria/parasites. You can stand this uv on it's end, but won't hang on the tank.

ADS · 07-20-2003, 11:59 AM

I use the CSL double helix on my clam systems. They are hang-on types. I run my inflow thru the 36W model since the vats are low flow for the clams. A small powerhead could easily run them. The bulbs are long life. Solid construction. 9W for 50g tank, 18W for 100g, 36W for 250g. They are cheaper than any inline <<$100.
Adam

09-21-2001, 08:54 PM	#1
Seafan Citizen Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Orleans, LA, USA Posts: 152	Which Hang-on-tank UV sterilizer would you recommend? I am looking for a Hang-on-tank UV sterilizer to use on a quarantine tank of 10g-50g. I wonder why most UV sterilizer I see in the catalogs are in-line? Are they easy to convert to be hung on the back of a tank? The only Hang-on-tank type I found is Angstrom 2537. How is this brand UV sterilizers? Are they effective and easy to maintain/clean? They list 4W for up to 75g and 8W for up to 150g. Are they really that strong to work on tanks as large as 150 gallon? Thanks.

07-20-2003, 11:59 AM	#4
ADS Hudson Valley Reefer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kingston,NY Posts: 46	I use the CSL double helix on my clam systems. They are hang-on types. I run my inflow thru the 36W model since the vats are low flow for the clams. A small powerhead could easily run them. The bulbs are long life. Solid construction. 9W for 50g tank, 18W for 100g, 36W for 250g. They are cheaper than any inline <<$100. Adam __________________ A.Soyer Tridacna Reef Farmwww.Tridacnareef.com

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09-22-2001, 12:53 AM	#2
David Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	I have a 15 watt hang on UV by Coralife, quartz sleve and nice design. I used a rio 800. I haven't used it for a long time but I figure it's a good thing to have around. I think it was only around $100 from lfs so mo should be pretty reasonable.

09-22-2001, 01:03 PM	#3
fishrule Council Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Jacksonville fl usa Posts: 328	Seafan, I have been told that the best way to kill bacteria/parasites is with a in-line, that way you get better turnover. The best I have seen is emperor aquatics. If you have a uv on a separate pump, it will not be able to kill enough bacteria/parasites. You can stand this uv on it's end, but won't hang on the tank.

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