Affordable UV sterilizer for 340

ozorowsky · 02/10/2018, 06:51 PM

Hi all,

I have a 340 gallon aquarium, and am researching uv sterilizer options. It seems I need a 40 watt. I read to find one you can easily replace bulb without having to disconnect plumbing.

Im searching and finding them as much as 700 bucks. Are there any worthwhile ones around 200?

Thank you

Blue Tang Clan · 02/10/2018, 10:48 PM

Nope. You need something with high wattage that ALSO has a long exposure time to the light. UVs that nail these requirements and perform admirably are from Emperor Aquatics (now known as Pentair) and they make a 50W High Output version that is fat and has 2" input/outputs that do NOT require you to disconnect from plumbing. There is also an 80W version that is 4' long and not that much more $.

BulkReefSupply and others frequently have them at 10% off, but $700ish is what you should expect to pay for one that does its job correctly.

lapin · 02/11/2018, 07:44 AM

I know a few people that have this one and they do like it. Its the one I bought. No need to remove plumbing as the bulbs slide out.
Do a search for this and you will find the page that has tons of UV info.

TMC 110 Watt Professional Large Pond/Aquarium UV Sterilizer/Clarifier- $399.99

Devolver · 02/12/2018, 10:16 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Lifegard-Aqua...arium+lifegard

this is the one I use on a 300 gallon display. I only keep half of it plugged in and it works wonders.

tkeracer619 · 02/13/2018, 01:42 AM

Aqua UV or Pentair. Preferably with a wiper.

jh2pizza · 02/13/2018, 08:14 AM

[QUOTE]Aqua UV or Pentair. Preferably with a wiper. /QUOTE]

I use a 55W on my 220. I wished I had got the wiper.

Dmorty217 · 02/14/2018, 06:51 AM

Here is the one I got for my tank (approx 800g total) http://www.americanaquariumproducts....html#110wattmc

The 110w model is what I purchased. It's $399 so not the $200 you want to spend though.

ozorowsky · 02/14/2018, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devolver

https://www.amazon.com/Lifegard-Aqua...arium+lifegard

this is the one I use on a 300 gallon display. I only keep half of it plugged in and it works wonders.

Thanks!!!

So if this unit is 80w but I buy the 40w should be good to go!

d-man · 02/14/2018, 08:54 PM

You’d want the 80watt minimum

d-man · 02/14/2018, 09:00 PM

If it can help combat parasites then spending the few hundred extra will save you long term. I’ve lost many of thousands $$$$ and countless Fish lives due to parasites. Ich has always been in my system, and doesn’t typically effect my established fish, but sometimes new Fish get more stressed and succumb to the sideffects of stress/ich infestation. On my next tank 900-1200g I will spending a few hundred extra to get a solid, correct size UV to help combat along with proper QT which I do Always now

02/13/2018, 01:42 AM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Aqua UV or Pentair. Preferably with a wiper. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/13/2018, 08:14 AM	#6
jh2pizza Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: zanesville, ohio Posts: 3,439	[QUOTE]Aqua UV or Pentair. Preferably with a wiper. /QUOTE] I use a 55W on my 220. I wished I had got the wiper. __________________ Joe and Jeni Friends don't give Friends kenya trees! Current Tank Info: Oceanic 180 in wall, 100 sump, Geo Kalk Reactor, Tunze 9415 skimmer, Geo Media Reactors, Geo 624 CA Reactor

02/14/2018, 06:51 AM	#7
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Here is the one I got for my tank (approx 800g total) http://www.americanaquariumproducts....html#110wattmc The 110w model is what I purchased. It's $399 so not the $200 you want to spend though. __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

02/10/2018, 06:51 PM	#1
ozorowsky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 311	Affordable UV sterilizer for 340 Hi all, I have a 340 gallon aquarium, and am researching uv sterilizer options. It seems I need a 40 watt. I read to find one you can easily replace bulb without having to disconnect plumbing. Im searching and finding them as much as 700 bucks. Are there any worthwhile ones around 200? Thank you

02/10/2018, 10:48 PM	#2
Blue Tang Clan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 51	Nope. You need something with high wattage that ALSO has a long exposure time to the light. UVs that nail these requirements and perform admirably are from Emperor Aquatics (now known as Pentair) and they make a 50W High Output version that is fat and has 2" input/outputs that do NOT require you to disconnect from plumbing. There is also an 80W version that is 4' long and not that much more $. BulkReefSupply and others frequently have them at 10% off, but $700ish is what you should expect to pay for one that does its job correctly.

02/11/2018, 07:44 AM	#3
lapin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 801	I know a few people that have this one and they do like it. Its the one I bought. No need to remove plumbing as the bulbs slide out. Do a search for this and you will find the page that has tons of UV info. TMC 110 Watt Professional Large Pond/Aquarium UV Sterilizer/Clarifier- $399.99

02/12/2018, 10:16 AM	#4
Devolver Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 137	https://www.amazon.com/Lifegard-Aqua...arium+lifegard this is the one I use on a 300 gallon display. I only keep half of it plugged in and it works wonders.

02/14/2018, 08:54 PM	#9
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	You’d want the 80watt minimum

02/14/2018, 09:00 PM	#10
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	If it can help combat parasites then spending the few hundred extra will save you long term. I’ve lost many of thousands $$$$ and countless Fish lives due to parasites. Ich has always been in my system, and doesn’t typically effect my established fish, but sometimes new Fish get more stressed and succumb to the sideffects of stress/ich infestation. On my next tank 900-1200g I will spending a few hundred extra to get a solid, correct size UV to help combat along with proper QT which I do Always now