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Aqua Ultraviolet

8 Watt Advantage 2000 UV Sterilizer with Hanger Spout

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$197.05

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Aqua Ultraviolet UV Sterilizers will eradicate algae, bacteria, and protozoa without any harmful chemicals or additives!

UV lamps emit a wavelength that will alter and disrupt the DNA or RNA of single-celled organisms. Combining the UV lamp into a large housing allows for maximum contact time with the lamp allowing the sterilizer to be much more efficient. By changing the flow rates through the body of the UV sterilizer lets you target the specific issue you may be having. Most reefers will report that their tanks water clears up overnight with others taking just a couple days, and as long as the UV is running, the water will stay crystal clear! 

  • Clear Blue Quartz Cap - Lets you see when the lamp is on
  • Outlet Hook - Mounts onto the top edge of most standard aquariums
  • 1/2" Barbed Inlet - Connect any 1/2" tubing for a simple implementation
  • Durable Body - Designed to last longer than traditional UV sterilizers

 

Great for tanks up to reef tanks up to 70-gallons

Suggested flow rate for saltwater aquarium sterilization - 214 GPH

 

Advantage Series UV

Quickly implement a UV onto almost any aquarium in minutes! The AquaUV Advantage series includes a hang-on-back style hanger that houses the output flow from the sterilizer, meaning you only need to plumb the input and the rest will be taken care of. They are great for quarantine tanks, nano and pico reefs, or even portable frag tanks for swaps and shows to ensure crystal clear water.

 

How UV Works?

Ultraviolet sterilizers are used in a wide variety of industries for sterilization, and in your saltwater aquarium they work wonders at controlling unwanted bacteria and protozoa at low flow rates, but at higher flow rates can help maintain free-floating algae which are a common cause of cloudy tank water. The UV Lamp emits a UV-C wavelength that will pretty much destroy the internal structure of any single-celled creature that comes in contact with the light. Aqua Ultraviolet sterilizers include a clear-blue cap that lets you see when the lamp is powered on, without having to risk any exposure to the harmful UV-C rays. By varying the flow rate through the sterilizer and increasing or decreasing the amount of time the water is in the body will change what your UV sterilizer will be targeting and we highly suggest using a gate valve or a DC pump to control the flow through the UV sterilizer. 

 

Maintenance

Over time the efficiency of the sterilizer will start to diminish because the lamp is no longer putting out the same amount of energy, but also the quartz sleeve that houses the lamp can become coated with mineral deposits and start to become cloudy. By replacing the quartz sleeve about once per year, and also the UV lamp, your UV sterilizer will work just like it did on day one. Most reefers will know it is time to replace the bulb and sleeve when algae starts to grow on the glass, rock, and other surfaces more rapidly. 

 

Specifications:

Dimensions - 12.5" L x 2.75" W x 4" H

Input Size - 1/2" Barb

Power Consumption - 8 Watts

Wall Outlet to Transformer Cord Length - 8 Foot

Transformer to Lamp Connector Length - 32"

 

Suggested Aquarium Sizes:

Saltwater Sterilization - 70 gallons

Freshwater Sterilization - up to 200 gallons

Freshwater Clarification - up to 1500 gallons

 

Recommended Flow Rate for Saltwater Applications:

Saltwater Reef Applications: 428 GPH - 642 GPH

Protozoa Bacteria Water Flow Rate: 214 (min), 642 GPH (max)

 

What's Included?

1x 8-Watt Advantage UV Sterilizer

1x 8-Watt Advantage Power Transformer

1x 8-Watt Advantage UV Lamp

1x 1/2" 90-degree Barb

 

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UPC 617750002859
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Product Questions

Hello, looking for a UV option for a 40 gal breeder that I've bought a fiji AIO adapter for.... will this be overkill? More worried about fish health than algae so I understand I'd need a waterflow of about 214 gal per hour, is that correct? Thank you
Question by: Paul Serelis on Dec 19, 2023, 10:05 PM
Hey there,. Please let me know if you need anything further.
Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes that is correct. Suggested flow rate for saltwater aquarium sterilization - 214 GPH
Answer by: Thomas Wofle (BRS Staff) on Feb 7, 2024, 12:17 PM
Could this work with a Sicce Syncra 0.5? It doesn’t seem to far off from the manufacture recommendations.
Question by: Justin on Aug 11, 2022, 3:11 PM
Hey there,
Thank you for reaching out to us. With any added head pressure, I would go a bit higher if using it for algae. If for bacteria, you will be fine.

Please let me know if you need anything further and take care!
Answer by: Matt Lucero (BRS Staff) on Aug 12, 2022, 2:06 PM