Sad Panda February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 That is the question. I am drawing the plumbing diagram for my new tank (180) and would like to know your thoughts on UV if you use it. Is it worth the expense (looks like around $300 min for my size tank) and do you feel it works? I tried a forum search but just found some for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 if you chose to do so I have a Aqua UV 40 watt with brand new bulb and quartz sleeve.I was going to use this on my big tank build that never came together (built 2 smaller reefs instead! haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 11, 2016 Author Share February 11, 2016 Yauger I will keep you in mind thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 Seems like one of the many questions in the hobby where opinions differ quite a bit, without much helpful experimental evidence. Does UV mess up skimming? We know (I think) that skimmate is largely bacteria, so would killing the bacteria in the water make the skimmer less effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yauger February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 Seems like one of the many questions in the hobby where opinions differ quite a bit, without much helpful experimental evidence. Does UV mess up skimming? We know (I think) that skimmate is largely bacteria, so would killing the bacteria in the water make the skimmer less effective? all the years in this hobby running UV I have never seen any real effect on skimmers ability of pulling waste out of the water. I know if you are going to keep a lot of expensive fish adding a UV would be a great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menglish February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 I just brought mine on line tonight. I have a 180g tank and in the design of the build, i planned for it with the plumbing. One of my fish was looking a bit sick, so i decided to bring it on line. It can't hurt, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 I've never done it due to the added expense. I know reputable reefers that use them, and I know reputable reefers that don't. Seems like one of the many questions in the hobby where opinions differ quite a bit, without much helpful experimental evidence. I would agree with this statement. It can't hurt, right? Also this. If you can afford it, I think there will be benefits, I just don't know if they are worth the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gws3 February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 FWIW I put a 55w jebao UV on my 300... they're pretty cheap as this unit can be had for under $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 12, 2016 Author Share February 12, 2016 Another question. Looking at then they look like they would restrict flow if you put it inline with your return or drain, so should it be set up separately to run with its own pump? Anyone have a photo of how they have it installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 Another question. Looking at then they look like they would restrict flow if you put it inline with your return or drain, so should it be set up separately to run with its own pump? Anyone have a photo of how they have it installed?you can have it set up to run with it's own pump or run in line or run off a manifold. you want maximum turn over and avoid recycling the same water you just ran through it but having input and output out of same area in sump. check out page 25-28 of the link below for some diagrams from emperor aquatics in case that may help you: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Media/PDF/11775-11782-79286-PondSmartUVSterilizerManual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind February 12, 2016 Share February 12, 2016 I used to love UV until I tried Ozone. Ozone was superior in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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