UV Steriliser ...... but which one ?

[elaine]

Hi Guys,

I am in the middle of changing things around atm, hopefully to give me more tank space. I am looking to upgrade a few fry tanks and add an Ultraviolet Steriliser.
Problem is, there are sooo many !

Anyone recommend a unit that fits easily under a 30 gal tank ?
I do like the look of the Vecton series, but they seem very bulky and are quite expensive.

Any advice is always appreciated.
Elaine

 

[Irene0100]

I use the small internal filters with UV from aquael

 

[elaine]

Thanks Irene, I'll look at them.

Anyone use the external filter/uv combi ? Reads well and would save a lot of hassle LOL !

 

[Irene0100]

I did have an aquael external filter with uv lamp in it but got a lot of trouble when needed to change the bulb, despite buying 2 new bulbs I could never get it to work again, so ended up scarpping it. so now I prefer the small internal ones where they are led bulbs so dont have to change them, just buy a new filter in a couple of years -that way the bulb is renewed and so is the punp and impellor and everything else that wears out!- they are not as expensive as buying bulbs on the external ones!
I also have other filters in or outside that tanks.

 

[Andrew]

Elaine
I have used the aqua medic UV Sterilizers and was happy with them; http://www.swelluk.com/marine/marine-filtration-23/uv-sterilizers-75/aqua-medic-helix-max-7010.html
They are still costly like Vectrons, though nowhere near as bulky, it might be what you are looking for.
If you search around you might find them a bit cheaper, but when i was looking all the outlets had them at roughly the same price.

 

[elaine]

Thanks Andrew, I will certainly look into it. Just a bit cramped for space under this particular tank, so need something compact.

 

[Jo Crane]

Just a bit cramped for space under this particular tank, so need something compact.

Then don't go for the Vecton I have had the smallest of these cracking piece of equipment did a really good job but they are big the larger size used also is massive

 

[SmithRC]

I've used the Vectrons for a few years... they are bulky but work well.
Tried the internal ones but it wasnt a lot of cop and the bulb didnt last long...

 

[Irene0100]

well the new aquael LED ones come with 2 year guarentee, but hassle of claiming is anything is a pain. but had no probs and I have several.

 

[Joby]

I've got a 9 watt Fish R Fun internal uv on my zebra tank and had no problems with it. There is a little light on it to let you know the bulb is still working :thumbup: