Saltwater & Reef

Lifeoffroad · 01-12-2012, 11:52 PM

So I want to get a UV filter and im wondering if anyone out there got an inline UV filter and regret not getting a hang on.

barterking85 · 01-12-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifeoffroad

So I want to get a UV filter and im wondering if anyone out there got an inline UV filter and regret not getting a hang on.

The problem with inline is the water moves too fast through the uv light it has little effect but my submersible has an internal pump with a spiral chamber that wraps around the uv bulb for maximum exposure and I find it very effective for certain applications such as green water what do you need it for?

Lifeoffroad · 01-13-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan-peddle

The problem with inline is the water moves too fast through the uv light it has little effect but my submersible has an internal pump with a spiral chamber that wraps around the uv bulb for maximum exposure and I find it very effective for certain applications such as green water what do you need it for?

Im looking to reduce algae and the chance for parasites I was played by a nasty parasite and o know this isn't the cure but I have some amazon gift cards and o already have everything else for the tank. Well I plan to do plants so at some point I need co2.

Can't the inline be adjusted so the water moved slower. Well you can adjust the canister. I have a 205 for a 55 gallon. Its just used for bacteria filtration.

barterking85 · 01-13-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lifeoffroad

Im looking to reduce algae and the chance for parasites I was played by a nasty parasite and o know this isn't the cure but I have some amazon gift cards and o already have everything else for the tank. Well I plan to do plants so at some point I need co2.

Can't the inline be adjusted so the water moved slower. Well you can adjust the canister. I have a 205 for a 55 gallon. Its just used for bacteria filtration.

It can but then you lose your gph but it's your choice