For german speaking people, please have a look at our german partner sites:
http://uv-klaerer.de and https://steripen.de
Partner sites: http://uv-klaerer.de and https://steripen.de
Setup UV sterilizer - How to install a UV sterilizer
UV sterilizer with internal filter and pump
This type of UV sterilizer is an all in one solution. You have a internal filter, a pump and a UV sterilizer in one tool. The advantage is the reduced installation effort for installing such integrated UV sterilizer. In most cases the power supply is the only interface you have to deal with. No additional tubes are necessary. These kind of UV sterilizers are often very smal and compact and are the best solution for smal and new aquariums. If you have already a filter and a pump, these kind of UV sterilizer will double your equipment and destroy a lot of these advantages. Other disadvantages are that they are limited in their performance in the meaning of wattages. For larger aquariums you will not find not such kind of integrated UV sterilizers.
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| Picture: UV sterilizer with internal filter and pump |
Installation: It is a plug and play system. Please read the manual instruction of the manufacturer. Normaly you only to bring the UV sterilizer into the aquarium and connect the power supply. Be carefully: Most of them have to be installed in the aquarium water, but one of them have to be installed outside the aquarium. In this cases they are no internal filters, they are external filters as described below.
UV sterilizer setup with external filter and pump
If you have an equiped aquarium and would like to install an addional UV sterilizer you have all fredom to choose an pure UV sterilizer. You have not to buy an additional pump becaus you can use the pump of the external filter to bring the water through the UV sterilizer.
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| Picture: UV sterilizer setup with external filter with pump |
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| Picture: UV sterilizer setup with external filter with pump - optimized |
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| Picture: UV sterilizer setup with external pump |
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| Picture: UV sterilizer setup with external pump - optimized |
Plant growth, iron and UV sterilizers
Plants need trace elements (incidentally, just as we humans) to live and grow. A trace element that is often discussed in connection with the use of UV clarifiers is iron.
As a metallic trace element, it is for aquatic plants only in a so-called chelate compound usable as it is only soluble in water so. The term chelate comes from the Greek word "crab claw". In iron fertilizers are salts often assume the function of the "crab claw". One can easily imagine that, in the "crab claw", the iron in the water is soluble. The water solubility is a prerequisite that the iron can be transported to the green cells of aquatic plants. But, the "crab claw" to the iron again to share, because it can only be so excluded from the plant. The release is usually done by the natural UV content of the aquarium light. Since the dissolved in water and protected by the "crab claws" iron compound enge also flow through the UV sterilizers, these are also irradiated by UV-C light. This additional UV light accelerates the destruction of the "crab claws" and the uncovering of the iron. The effect is similar to the destruction of the DNA of the cell nuclei, only in this case it is an undesirable effect. The iron content of the water drops is usually faster to 0 mg / l as without the use of a UV sterilizer. The problem arises when it comes to lasting iron deficiency and (insert link, Google Search) aquatic plants iron deficiency show. What can be done to prevent the iron deficiency to be expected? The fertilizer industry has recognized the need and particularly UV-stable chelators developed. Our recommendation is to use these specific products with the use of UV sterilizers. The UV-stable manure are not significantly more expensive than conventional water plant fertilizer, so it is worth, here select the right product.
We have put together a short product overview:
Florena Aquarium Plant Care - Fertilizers Size: 100 ml
Sera Flore 2 Ferro (1.7 fl. oz, 50 mL)
Alternatively, you can use any water plant fertilizers, if they change the fertilizer to daily fertilization, for example, as part of daily feedings. Classical water plant fertilizer, with high customer satisfaction, can be found here:
Easy Life USPR 0500 ProFito Plant Fertilizer
Tetra 16269 FloraPride Plant Fertilizer, 8.45-Ounce, 250-Ml
As a metallic trace element, it is for aquatic plants only in a so-called chelate compound usable as it is only soluble in water so. The term chelate comes from the Greek word "crab claw". In iron fertilizers are salts often assume the function of the "crab claw". One can easily imagine that, in the "crab claw", the iron in the water is soluble. The water solubility is a prerequisite that the iron can be transported to the green cells of aquatic plants. But, the "crab claw" to the iron again to share, because it can only be so excluded from the plant. The release is usually done by the natural UV content of the aquarium light. Since the dissolved in water and protected by the "crab claws" iron compound enge also flow through the UV sterilizers, these are also irradiated by UV-C light. This additional UV light accelerates the destruction of the "crab claws" and the uncovering of the iron. The effect is similar to the destruction of the DNA of the cell nuclei, only in this case it is an undesirable effect. The iron content of the water drops is usually faster to 0 mg / l as without the use of a UV sterilizer. The problem arises when it comes to lasting iron deficiency and (insert link, Google Search) aquatic plants iron deficiency show. What can be done to prevent the iron deficiency to be expected? The fertilizer industry has recognized the need and particularly UV-stable chelators developed. Our recommendation is to use these specific products with the use of UV sterilizers. The UV-stable manure are not significantly more expensive than conventional water plant fertilizer, so it is worth, here select the right product.
We have put together a short product overview:
Alternatively, you can use any water plant fertilizers, if they change the fertilizer to daily fertilization, for example, as part of daily feedings. Classical water plant fertilizer, with high customer satisfaction, can be found here:
Product overview UV sterilizer
The offered UV sterilizers for aquariums can generally be divided into three categories:
These three product categories are presented below. The UV sterilizers are in ascending wattage, ie performance the UV lamp sorted.
Pure UV sterilizers (without pump)
Please note that for these type of UV sterilizers an additional pump is needed.
UV sterilizers with built-in pump and filters
This type of UV sterilizern consist of three components: UV-lamp, pump and filter. If the sytem is in use all three components are permamently in operation. A temporary use as of the UV sterilizer is not possible.
- Pure UV sterilizers (without pump)
- UV sterilizers with built-in pump
- UV sterilizers with built-in pump and filters
These three product categories are presented below. The UV sterilizers are in ascending wattage, ie performance the UV lamp sorted.
Pure UV sterilizers (without pump)
Please note that for these type of UV sterilizers an additional pump is needed.
- Product name: Coralife Energy Savers ACL15600 Turbo Twist ultraviolet Sterilize
- UV power: 9 Watt
- Dimension: 13,5" L X 7,825" W X 3,75" H
- Flow rate: up to 125 gallon per hour, without pump!
- User Manual
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: Coralife Energy Savers ACL15600 Turbo Twist ultraviolet Sterilize  |
- Product name: AquaTop In-Line UV Sterilizer 10W - IL10UV
- UV power: 10 Watt
- Dimension: " L X " W X " H
- Flow rate: up to 211 gallon per hour
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: AquaTop In-Line UV Sterilizer 10W - IL10UV |
UV sterilizers with built-in pump
UV sterilizer with integrated pumps have the advantage that the installation is much easier than in a separate UV sterilizer. In most cases, it is simply to hung the UV sterilizers into the aquarium. Disadvantages are in many cases more difficult procurement of spare parts, both the pump components, as well as the UV sterilizer bulbs. Furthermore, the wattage of integrated UV are limited sterilizern so that they are more suitable for smaller aquariums. The following product list is sorted in ascending wattage. Please note, in most cases there are only pumps integrated, not filters, also in the cases small filter sponges are included.
UV sterilizer with integrated pumps have the advantage that the installation is much easier than in a separate UV sterilizer. In most cases, it is simply to hung the UV sterilizers into the aquarium. Disadvantages are in many cases more difficult procurement of spare parts, both the pump components, as well as the UV sterilizer bulbs. Furthermore, the wattage of integrated UV are limited sterilizern so that they are more suitable for smaller aquariums. The following product list is sorted in ascending wattage. Please note, in most cases there are only pumps integrated, not filters, also in the cases small filter sponges are included.
- Product name: AA Aquarium Mini Green Killing Machine Internal UV Sterilizer-AAUV3W
- UV power: 3 Watt
- Dimension: 16" L X 10" W X 14" H
- Flow rate: 50 gallon per hour
- User Manual
- Product video:
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: AA Aquarium Mini Green Killing Machine Internal UV Sterilizer-AAUV3W |
- Product name: SunSun JUP-02 5W UV Sterilizer Submersible Filter Pump
- UV power: 5 Watt
- Dimension: 10" L X 3" W X 2.75" H
- Flow rate: 132 gallon per hour
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: SunSun JUP-02 5W UV Sterilizer Submersible Filter Pump |
- Product name: SunSun JUP-01 9W UV Sterilizer Submersible Filter Pump
- UV power: 9 Watt
- Dimension: 12" L X 3.3" W X 3.75" H
- Flow rate: 210 gallon per hour
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: SunSun JUP-01 9W UV Sterilizer Submersible Filter Pump |
UV sterilizers with built-in pump and filters
This type of UV sterilizern consist of three components: UV-lamp, pump and filter. If the sytem is in use all three components are permamently in operation. A temporary use as of the UV sterilizer is not possible.
- Product name: Aquatop PF15-UV Hang-On Filter with UV Sterilization
- UV power: 5 Watt
- Dimension: 5" L X 5.5" W X 7" H
- Flow rate: 64 gallon per hour
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: Aquatop PF15-UV Hang-On Filter with UV Sterilization |
- Product name: Sunsun 4-Stage External Canister Filter with 9-watt UV Sterilizer for Aquarium, 370 GPH
- UV power: 9 Watt
- Dimension: 10.5" L X 10.5" W X 16" H
- Flow rate: 370 gallon per hour
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: Sunsun 4-Stage External Canister Filter with 9-watt UV Sterilizer for Aquarium, 370 GPH |
- Product name: Aquatop CF500UV 5-Stage Canister Filter with UV 9W, 525 gph
- UV power: 9 Watt
- Dimension: 18" L X 12" W X 11" H
- Flow rate: 525 gallon per hour
- For more information please click on the following product picture:
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Picture: Aquatop CF500UV 5-Stage Canister Filter with UV 9W, 525 gph |
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