Is there really a difference in the UV filter???
- Thread starter He_Man_81
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i believe UV is UV. shouldnt be any different. i was thinking abput getting one myself. you sell them at HWPS or any other nice tank stuff?
He_Man_81;320990; said:
sorry uv is not uv............
in general pond uv is low power for algae suppression
tank uv is higher power for killing bad stuff
a pond uv can work at reduced flow rate to increase contact time in order to kill the bad bugs
UV is my most important thing I have I trust it totally.it needs to be a slow cycling one MEANT for aquariums. the pond ones are just for killing algae you probably want it to get rid of all paracites and bad things. algae is easy to take care of.
The wavelength is the same. It is the contact time that makes the difference.
Keep in mind that ponds are operated in direct sunlight and at much lower turnover rates. The ratings on pond UV's are very different but can be used on aquariums. As stated previously, in aquariums, we constantly introduce the risk of parasites and other nasties. To use a pond UV in your tank, you will want to slow the flow through the sterilizer. Find the rating (pump flow, and UV Watts) for that sterilizer and the one recommended for your tank. You can tailor it using a bypass valve to control the flow and contact time, or you can use a dedicated pump for the sterilizer.
A missmatched UV sterilizer is better than no sterilizer at all.
Keep in mind that ponds are operated in direct sunlight and at much lower turnover rates. The ratings on pond UV's are very different but can be used on aquariums. As stated previously, in aquariums, we constantly introduce the risk of parasites and other nasties. To use a pond UV in your tank, you will want to slow the flow through the sterilizer. Find the rating (pump flow, and UV Watts) for that sterilizer and the one recommended for your tank. You can tailor it using a bypass valve to control the flow and contact time, or you can use a dedicated pump for the sterilizer.
A missmatched UV sterilizer is better than no sterilizer at all.
crazydave;868915; said:I hate UV systems personally... waste of money and alot of other things too.
why do you say this ????
