AA 24w Internal UV Steriliser now available !!

[jim from sydney]

i have two tanks i want to put UV Sterilisers on firtst-up. A 4x18x18, and a 3x18x18. The former utlises a 1000lph cannister, and the latter, a 600lph cannister. i also plan to shift them up a bit to be 1200lph, and 1000lph respectively at some point in the near future.

What type/size of UV steriliser would be my best/recommended option?

Oscar I have much the same 4ft tank ext canister and have added 24W UV to it...man it works like a charm!!!! crystal clear and a real beaut...Jim

[oscar]

Jim,
I presume that you are referring to a 24W internal unit.

I was hoping to get away from internal unit (to minimise the presence of bulky artificial items in the tank), but its beginning to sound as though they are the way to go.

[Benny]

i got a 24W internal on my 48" * 19" * 24" and also works unbelievably well!!! for the money there is no other 24W uv available....

I am particularly satisfied, and my fishies seem to be happy with it too

[jim from sydney]

Jim,
I presume that you are referring to a 24W internal unit.

I was hoping to get away from internal unit (to minimise the presence of bulky artificial items in the tank), but its beginning to sound as though they are the way to go.

yes internal....great value..just bought 2 more....
.looks fine...jim

[oscar]

I bit the bullet, and ordered 2 x 24W units this morning.

Ben tells me that sales volume of these units has gone crazy since this thread was posted. Good cheap advertising huh.

[jim from sydney]

No wonder it is a great unit.....Jim

[Crocky]

Hi

Can someone tell me which way should the spounge be faceing on the uv just under the power head or out the back.Just brought 2 and when looking at the picture on the box and instruction they seem to be one of each..

Thanks Brad C

[jim from sydney]

Brad.....makes no difference which way as the sponge is the filter and water will go thru it anyway......i have mine facing towards the edge of the glass and it works fine....Jim

[Ben]

Ben, i was just wondering if the little sponges are available to buy by themselfs? as washing them often has made mine wear out and not fit.

I spose i could buy some sponge and cut it to size, but i find it a bit tricky cutting straight.

Ben

[oscar]

I second that. A packet of these would be very handy.