How long should you run a UV sterilizer?
An aquarium UV steriliser should be switched on and running for 24 hours per day, every day. Exceptions would be setting the tank up before there are any fish in it, adding beneficial bacteria to the water, as UV light kills bacteria, or if you are using a medication that stipulates that UVs should be turned off.
What is the difference between UV light and UV sterilizer?
UV light is a shorter wavelength than visible light, and is able to penetrate and destroy the bodies of viruses and bacteria. The use of UV sterilization, or ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, has been found to be extremely effective.
What size UV sterilizer do I need?
Bulb wattage is the most important factor to consider when purchasing a UV sterilizer, but it’s not the only one. The right flow rate is also essential. As a rule of thumb, you need 10 watts for every 75 gallons of salt water. For fresh water, 10 watts per 150 gallons of water volume works well.
What do UV sterilizers do?
The UV sterilizer is a tool that works via emitting UV light which mutates the DNA of micro-organisms when floating over or around the bulb (when quartz sleeves are used). By this, that particular organism can’t grow further which stops their reproduction. It ultimately shortens their life cycle and may also kill them.
What should I look for in a UV sterilizer?
5 things to look for when buying a UV sanitizer
- Not all wands are magic. The key to UV light’s effectiveness is that it physically damages organic cells; cells which are also found in human tissue.
- Sanitization takes time.
- UV lamps are short-lived.
- Total cleaning means 360°
- Show some proof.
What size UV sterilizer do I need for a 75 gallon tank?
UV Sterilizer Selection Guide
| UV Bulb (Watts) | Maximum Flow Rate for Controlling: | Aquarium Size |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 120 gph | under 75 gallons |
| 15 | 230 gph | 75 gallons |
| 18 | 300 gph | 100 gallons |
| 25 | 475 gph | 150 gallons |
What size UV sterilizer do I need reef tank?
Reef Tanks -A UV rated in the 30,000-45,000 columns is ideal for the reef environment . UV’s rated at higher kill rates will destroy the planktonic food supply for the reef. Marine Fish Tanks (No reef or live rock). A UV rated in the 75,000 to 90,000 columns will be the most effective at controlling fish disease.
What is a TMC UV sterilizer?
These TMC UVs provide long exposure/high dwell time per wattage of UVC irradiation (again unlike many of the HO UVs, which have inadequate exposure time as per wattage of UVC). The Result is that all the TMC UVs can handle flow rates 5-20 gph per watt more than most other UV Sterilizer/Clarifier to perform the same level.
What is the difference between the TMC UV sterilizer/clarifier watt per watt?
The TMC 8 Watt Vecton produces 2.08 watts of UVC energy per second while the best Compact 13 watt UV produces 1.95 watts of UVC energy per second! Quite bluntly, there’s no better UV Sterilizer/Clarifier watt per watt than the TMC UV Sterilizer/Clarifier at any price.
What is the flow rate of the TMC Uvs?
The Result is that all the TMC UVs can handle flow rates 5-20 gph per watt more than most other UV Sterilizer/Clarifier to perform the same level. ( Clarification, Level 1, & Level 2 ). As an example, the TMC 8 Watt Vecton will outperform ANY 13 watt compact UV sterilizer due to vastly superior dwell time time!
How does the TMC 8 watt VECTON compare to the 13 Watt UV?
As an example, the TMC 8 Watt Vecton will outperform ANY 13 watt compact UV sterilizer due to vastly superior dwell time time! The TMC 8 Watt Vecton produces 2.08 watts of UVC energy per second while the best Compact 13 watt UV produces 1.95 watts of UVC energy per second!