Coralife UV Sterilizer w/ FX6 canister filter?

[KQizzle]

Hey Guys,

I am just wondering what you folks use for UV Sterilizers on a fluval fx6. I have 2x fluval fx6 on my 180 hooked up and was given a Coralife Turbo-Twist Ultraviolet Sterilizer 6x. I know the UV is rated for 200 to 400 gph flow rate, but have seen people hook them up with their FX6. thoughts? I'd also need to get an adapter if I do hook it up since the FX6 tubes are 1"

 

[Timmy]

FX6s has to much flow rate for even the 12x. I have a 12x plumed into a 406 (200 something gph)

See kill chart that is linked below.

https://coralifeproducts.com/Files/Product/turbotwist-instructions.pdf

 

[Timmy]

You see the kill chart for the 12x is @ 290 gph to be effective

 

[KQizzle]

wow nice setup! i do have a spare fluval 406 i was going to hook up to my 180. how do you have your tubes setup on your tank? looks awesome

 

[Timmy]

This is for the largest unit, and @ 290 GPH it kills almost everything. This is why I purchased a Fluval 406 to power it

 

[KQizzle]

This is for the largest unit, and @ 290 GPH it kills almost everything. This is why I purchased a Fluval 406 to power it

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appreciate the response ! def think even with a 6x hooked up to a 406 it should be ok. better than nothing at least

 

[Timmy]

wow nice setup! i do have a spare fluval 406 i was going to hook up to my 180. how do you have your tubes setup on your tank? looks awesome

As far as in the tank, or in the stand?

 

[KQizzle]

As far as in the tank, or in the stand?

i meant in the tank. inhave 2x fx 6 on each end of the tank. so if i am hooking up the 406 , not sure of where i should place it to keep it a clean look in the tank

 

[Mr.kelberi]

You see the kill chart for the 12x is @ 290 gph to be effective

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you have quite the filtration system there.

 

[pacu mom]

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.