UV's which one should I get?

[chrissyoscar]

With all the talk of UV's and how useful they are I think it's time I got one especially with water in Melbourne becoming unpredictable.
There are quite a few unit's on the market some expensive and some cheap.
I've been looking at an Aqua Pro unit which I can get for $59. It's a 16w unit but that's about the only info they give you. Does anybody have any more information about it. Here is a link to one that's currently on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....981659939&rd=1
Does anybody use this one?.
I've been told to stay away from the torpedo looking version that Aqua Pro make.

Also I am prepared to pay more for a UV so if anybody can PLEASE recommend a good unit that wont cost the earth I'll be greatful.

I need two one for a 48x18x18 tank and a 48x24x24 tank.

Thanks.. Oscar

[Proteus]

I personally would not recommend AquaPro.

I have heard stories of people being electrocuted by them, as well as not working after a short period of time.

(disclaimer - this info is purely from people I know that have used this brand, there are probably people out there that have had no problems.)

[revkev]

Hi Have a look at this site for Ultra Violet Clarifiers and prices
http://www.pond-equipment.creativefountains.com.au
Revkev

[DR.V]

i think pond master is good, but quite expensive ....

[Merrilyn]

The main thing to think about is replacement globes. You will need to replace globes every 6 to 12 months. You need to know that replacements are readily available.

[Del]

I was wondering which one to get myself and found this, would you think it was any good Ladyred??

http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/category51_1.htm

[DR.V]

I was wondering which one to get myself and found this, would you think it was any good Ladyred??

http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/category51_1.htm

Which UV are you talking about ?? But im sure most of the UV's there are AquaPro.

Proteus said "
I personally would not recommend AquaPro.

I have heard stories of people being electrocuted by them, as well as not working after a short period of time.

(disclaimer - this info is purely from people I know that have used this brand, there are probably people out there that have had no problems.)

[Davo]

A couple of months ago some people bought some UV sterilizer's from Singapore (I think), They were Coralife Turbo - Twist 3 x 9w (up to 125gallon) or 6 x 18w ( 250g).

These UVS were compatible with voltage over here.

I just wanted to know how have they performed ?

Dave.

[jim from sydney]

this is very confusing and worrying..... discus are not cheap so electrocuting them is not an option...does any-one have any solid ideas about this???Jim

[Del]

Sorry I should have been clearer... the SunSun HZW-09 UV Sterliser 9 watt at http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/category51_1.htm