UV Sterilizer & ozone

[the_elite_edge]

What size UV sterilizer would I need for a 300 gallon tank or so ? Im looking into getting one just want to do a tad bit more research.

[BowieReefer84]

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/emperor-aquatics-smart-uv-lite-80-watt.html

[Gatortailale]

You may be able to find a UV unit at a local shop - I think BRK has some. Otherwise this sponsor has the aqua uv. I have one on my 215 / 300g system.

 

http://premiumaquati...UAUV-57WT2.html

 

Specifications

Dimensions: 20" X 4" X 2 1/2"

Weight: 5 LBS

Sterilizer Maximum Flow Rate: 3200 GPH

Clarifier Maximum Flow Rate: 3250 GPH

Fresh water application: 1500-3000

Salt water application: 355

Num of Lamps 1

[Sharkey18]

I'd go with the Aqua. It's what I have.

[the_elite_edge]

Is ozone and uv to much to have ?

[Gatortailale]

No. BUT Ozone is a can be a tricky one to use in a safe manner; and if you get a reactor, can be expensive to run by the time you buy reactor, ozone generator; monitor/controller + orp probe; air dryer .... Some have said you can get benefits of ozone by running a low rate ~50 rate.

 

See this Advanced Aquarist article: http://www.reefkeepi...es/2006-03/rhf/ Part 2: http://reefkeeping.c...4/rhf/index.php

Part 3: http://www.reefkeepi...es/2006-05/rhf/

 

Avast makes a reactor; some others on the market. Maybe you can ask Dan & Justin long-term success. There were few other wamas members who were running ozone via reactor. Maybe they will chime in.

 

Or do search on forum. Here is one thread: http://wamas.org/forums/topic/48881-ozone/page__hl__ozone