What size UV for a 180g tank

[cdc84]

What size UV should I put on my 180g tank to kill any parasites in my tank?

 

[Aquafrags]

I use the 25 watt aqua uv on my 200 gallon system, works great

 

[cdc84]

What do you think of this? I have less than $100 to spend on one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/36W-UV-STERILIZER-FOR-AQUARIUM-FISH-TANK-POND-FOUNTAIN-CLARIFIER-NEW-36-WATT-/300602067353?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fd478999

OR

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200748872202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[SchnitzelReef]

i have the aqua UV 57watt if u cant buy the better bigger ones, you might be better off just saving till u can afford it good luck

 

[Mr. Plant]

I also have the Aqua UV 57 watt on my 170. ( highly recommend )

To control ICK flow is key. For around a 200 total water volumn, you will need to treat the water frequently enough to keep up with the regrowth, and have a strong enough dosage. You will need to get the flow between 600 and 1000 GPH going thru the U.V. to control ick.

 

[Mr. Plant]

The information above is based on the 57 watt u.v. good luck !

 

[puggsli]

I use the emperor aquatics 25 watt smart uv on my tank 100 gal with sump total volume around 130 gallons. Dont buy a cheap one it will not work well at all for parasites. my flow rate is around 130 gph with a minijet -606.

 

[cdc84]

What about this one? I know its cheap but cheap its the only option at the moment unless I can find a used one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/55W-Koi-Fish-Pond-UV-Clarifier-Sterilizer-15-000-Gallon-Capability-55-Watts-/120881422899?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c25182233

 

[Mr. Plant]

I'm not familiar with that one.

Try a new thread: Want to buy used Aqua 57watt UV. You might get lucky !