What you guys of this UV strelizer that was just release by Aqueon?

[farzadkavari]

This is a BRAND NEW product that was release by Aqueon which I believe is the first HOB UV sterilizer in the market. They come in 9 & 18watt size. This could be convenient as almost all UV sterilizers are either in-line or submersible. I also like the idea that it comes with a nice adjustable flow pump. Thoughts? Has anyone tried it yet?

http://reefbuilders.com/2014/03/21/aqueon-quietflow-uv-marries-sterilization-power-filter/

[rickztahone]

I've always thought of UV sterilzers as SW accessories. Do people use them in FW tanks? I'd be interested if it would be beneficial for FW tanks as well. Thanks for the link.

[winn0923]

You can use it for fw, people use it in pond


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[rickztahone]

You can use it for fw, people use it in pond


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Good to know. Is it as effective in FW as in SW? Or is it more beneficial in SW and that is why us FW people don't hear much mention of it in our systems? I'm also assuming with all the water changes that we do, the need for a UV sterilizer might not be as important.

[kwan8911]

uv can kill the algae and bacteria which usually the reason for green or cloudy water. Water can be crystal clear with uv, even when you are late on wc. I used it on my discus tank and the water is always as clear as it can be .


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[LKSDiscus]

uv can kill the algae and bacteria which usually the reason for green or cloudy water. Water can be crystal clear with uv, even when you are late on wc. I used it on my discus tank and the water is always as clear as it can be .


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I also use one and keeps water crystal clear mine is the aqueoun inline and works great

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[Wes]

Rick posted a website that has the best info on uv that I have ever seen.
http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?113388-UV-sterilizer Post #2

[Blackdog2]

Where did you find it for sale? I cant seem to find it anywhere

[OC Discus]

Most uv units will improve the clarity of the water some. Setting up a unit that will effectively remove parasites is much more complicated. The above link may explain the importance of 1) wattage, 2) flow rate, 3) tank size, etc. The problem with most hob units is that the flow rate is not adequate for parasite control. They do help control green algae.

[rickztahone]

Most uv units will improve the clarity of the water some. Setting up a unit that will effectively remove parasites is much more complicated. The above link may explain the importance of 1) wattage, 2) flow rate, 3) tank size, etc. The problem with most hob units is that the flow rate is not adequate for parasite control. They do help control green algae.

That is what I remember as well. I remember reading that I needed a slow flow rate and at the time I didn't have that so I skipped it. I see how incorporating it in to a sump setup would be easier though

[OC Discus]

It is somewhat complicated. The tank water needs to be cycled through the uv 3-4 times per hour to kill rapidly hatching parasites. At that speed, the wattage needs to be very high- 40+ watts on a 50g, more for larger tanks, for parasite control.

[jmf3460]

this is not the first hob uv on the market, aquatop has made them for years. I own this one http://www.truaqua.com/aquatop-power-filter-pf-uv-40.html and as a uv it functions but at a filter it absolutely sucks. I wish I had never bought it.

[Ziggy]

Ken's fish sent and e mail out with new products and the hob uv from Aqueon was one of them along with new LED lights

[farzadkavari]

That is what I remember as well. I remember reading that I needed a slow flow rate and at the time I didn't have that so I skipped it. I see how incorporating it in to a sump setup would be easier though

This new product uses a flow control mechanism for parasite, etc..

[farzadkavari]

Where did you find it for sale? I cant seem to find it anywhere

You can find it on petstrut website

[farzadkavari]

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I took a chance on it 18 watt, looks like a good design and no cheap looking parts. Made in Italy. I started to run it last night to see if starts to clear the green water. Will let you know the results in few days.

[RodneyL001]

it seems more people are using them in FW tanks, I use one that is in my Sun Sun canister filter, there seems to be quite a bit of debate on how effective they might be. I figure since it came with the filter, which I got at a great price on ebay, it is worth giving it a try, even if it only has a limited benefit in killing bacteria, a little benefit is better than none.