uv sterilizer.

[a.i.m]

How do you determin the size uv steriliser to buy for your tank, as theres a couple of different sizes availible?

 

[SarahBravo]

This is from www.aquatics-online.co.uk:

There are three units in the Vecton range, plus the Model 30 UV Aquarium Steriliser, and the size of aquarium and flow rate of water through the units (which should be 2-4 times the aquarium volume per hour) determines which size of unit is required

Vecton UV8 - 8 watt UV suitable for tanks of up to 50 UK/60 US gallons (230 litres) with a maximum flow rate of 150 UK/180 US gallons/680 litres per hour

Vecton UV15 - 15 watt UV suitable for tanks of up to 95 UK/115 US gallons (430 litres) with a maximum flow rate of 285 UK/340 US gallons/1300 litres per hour

Vecton UV25 - 25 watt UV suitable for tanks of up to 125 UK/150 US gallons (570 litres) with a maximum flow rate of 375 UK/445 US gallons/1700 litres per hour

Model 30 UV Aquarium Steriliser - 30 watt UV suitable for tanks up to 150 UK gallons (682 litres) with a maximum flow rate of 500 Uk gallons (2273 litres) per hour. This unit is fitted with the 36" 30w UV fluorescent lamp and is therefore much longer than the other units. Additionally, this model is not encased in the blue Vecton covering as are the other models and as shown in the image. The unit is the bare white plastic outer casing containing the quartz glass sleeve and the tube, the control unit for the lamp being positioned in the centre.

The units are designed for reliability and long life, are easy to install and require minimal maintenance.

HTH

 

[rdd1952]

Here is a thread I started a while back showing my progress with a UV Sterilizer. The link in it to Pet Solutions website has the tank sizes listed for the Turbo Twists like I got. They will definitley do the job on getting rid of green water.

 

[a.i.m]

Thanks your replys have been a great help.