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Hello all
I recently purchased a replacement Pentair 40watt UV Sterilizer. My original is the same model just the formally named Emperor Aquatics.
So after many years of running this unit, the body has failed it developed a couple pin holes that caused a stand flood. Stand filled with a little over an 1” of water. Different story all together.
I consider myself extremely mechanically inclined and I’ve decided to cut the compromised section out and replace with new pvc. Considering I’ve replaced the power supply within the last two years. I don’t want to waste it.
My thoughts with this repaired unit is to use it in a set up for primarily QT. I’m thinking since this unit is so large I could run it on a 20 gallon QT set up and filter the water column to an excessive amount.
To clarify this would all be running for Prophylactic treatment. This will be for treatment of new fish without signs of illness.
I’d like opinions and thoughts. How long should I “treat” new arrivals?( I am aware of the ich life cycle )Can I consider this a long term solution for a non medicated treatment. Ultimately just want to create a less stressful environment till new arrivals make it into display not bringing any Tag-alongs with them.
I recently purchased a replacement Pentair 40watt UV Sterilizer. My original is the same model just the formally named Emperor Aquatics.
So after many years of running this unit, the body has failed it developed a couple pin holes that caused a stand flood. Stand filled with a little over an 1” of water. Different story all together.
I consider myself extremely mechanically inclined and I’ve decided to cut the compromised section out and replace with new pvc. Considering I’ve replaced the power supply within the last two years. I don’t want to waste it.
My thoughts with this repaired unit is to use it in a set up for primarily QT. I’m thinking since this unit is so large I could run it on a 20 gallon QT set up and filter the water column to an excessive amount.
To clarify this would all be running for Prophylactic treatment. This will be for treatment of new fish without signs of illness.
I’d like opinions and thoughts. How long should I “treat” new arrivals?( I am aware of the ich life cycle )Can I consider this a long term solution for a non medicated treatment. Ultimately just want to create a less stressful environment till new arrivals make it into display not bringing any Tag-alongs with them.