Would this be too much for a indoor 170 gallon tank . I wanna find something that can run threw the outtake line of a fx4 wich is 750 gph . This one seems perfect
Hello- to match the flow rate of your 750 GPH pump look at the Tetra green Free 9w UV filter www.thepondguy.com/product/tetrapond-greenfree-ultraviolet-clarifiers/
I have a fluval fx6 canister filter it says gph are about 600 would this work for a canister filter for indoor 200 gallon fish tank please let me no what model if any you would suggest
Mark - How long has this unit been in place? When was the last time the UV bulb was changed? While it may be lit, UV bulbs have a lifespan and should be changed once a year.
Hello David - If the flow rate is not strong enough, the UV clarifier will act as a sterilizer and affect everything, including beneficial bacteria, in the pond. The unit can burn up if it runs dry, with no water flow.
So it can just go back into your biological filter or back into the pond? So where is the algae going to be filtered out? You need mechanical filtration to also catch the clumps of algae, so just putting it straight back into the pond would defeat the object of having a UV, same as just throwing it over your bio filter media
Hello - Yes, you can run the discharge back into the pond. A UV clarifier helps to control planktonic algae and will not create large clumps of dead algae.
Hi Connor - Burying the hoses helps you to keep them out of sight. You can simply run the hoses into the pond, just be sure to avoid placing the PowerUV in a location where it is prone to water puddles or falling into the pond.
@@thepondguy Ok thank you for your fast reply One more question before going out and get one of this Does it matter how many gallons per hour pump i need to use with this uv filter
Hello - Unfortunately, 4,000 GPH is to large for this UV clarifier. Please contact us at (866)766-3435 and we can help you find the best UV clarifier for your application.
Hi Jason - This will depend on the pump size. You will want to make sure the pump you’re using does not exceed the maximum flow rate of the UV clarifier.
