Coralife UV Sterilizer w/ FX6 canister filter?

[KQizzle]

UV sterilizers can accomplish clarification, Level One Sterilization, or Level Two Sterilization. Most of us strive to attain Level One Sterilization.

This article has changed over the years. it now breaks down UV sterilizers into different types.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.html

Basically, you can use your FX-6, but to do so, you will have to increase the wattage of the UV sterilizer to achieve Level One Sterilization. Depending on the UV sterilizer, you will probably need 36 - 40 Watts minimum.

This is the 40 W UV sterilizer I use with my FX-5 on my 300 gallon system. In your case, it would be more practical to go with a lower flow rate and less wattage.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Lifegard...ifegard_Aquatics-RB5171-FIUVUU-RB5175-vi.html

To achieve Level One Sterilization in a 180 gallon tank, with a flow rate of 270 gph, you would need 13.5 - 18 Watts. At a minimum
\180 gph, 9 - 12 Watts.

Than you! definitely helps. I have a spare fluval 406 that I plan on hooking the UV light to .

 

[soupa2]

Not to derail ur post OP. But what happens if I have a 30 gal hooked up to a 18w turbo twist onto a eheim 2217 and I want to kill parasites? Would that work?

 

[Timmy]

Not to derail ur post OP. But what happens if I have a 30 gal hooked up to a 18w turbo twist onto a eheim 2217 and I want to kill parasites? Would that work?

It comes down to flow rate, what is the flow rate of 2217...... See attached Spec sheet, you need a flow rate of 110 GPH to be affective ..

 

[pacu mom]

Not to derail ur post OP. But what happens if I have a 30 gal hooked up to a 18w turbo twist onto a eheim 2217 and I want to kill parasites? Would that work?

No. The 2217 has a maximum flow rate of 264 gph. Therefore, to kill parasites, you would need the 36W Turbo Twist.

Per Manufacturer's recommendation:

Model Flow Rate
for Parasites Flow Rate

9W 55 gph
18W 110 gph
36W 290 gph

 

[Timmy]

Here are some pics of uv setup and intake/return