Looking at The Innovative Marine 10 watt universal UV sterilizer for a small 29 gallon tank

[Noodles_Jefferson]

Hey guys. so I'm looking at this brand of UV sterilizer

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Looks pretty easy to use but most of the videos on it show it being inserted in a chamber in the back. i have no such chamber. i have only a rectangular fish tank with a HOB filter and protein skimmer. Wondering if this can just be inserted in the back of the tank next to my filter. it wouldn't be separated from the tank inhabitants.

 

[dedragon]

for your application i would either run an aqua uv advantage hang on unit or just not run uv at all. What are you trying to accomplish with the uv sterilizer?
linked the 8w version below

8 Watt Advantage 2000 UV Sterilizer with Hanger Spout

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...

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[dedragon]

I wouldnt buy any tank hardware right now though as black friday sales are around the corner

 

[Noodles_Jefferson]

for your application i would either run an aqua uv advantage hang on unit or just not run uv at all. What are you trying to accomplish with the uv sterilizer?
linked the 8w version below

8 Watt Advantage 2000 UV Sterilizer with Hanger Spout

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...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I've been reading that they are great for eliminating unwanted microorganisms and for dealing with things like cyanobacteria which i'm currently struggling with. Seems like a good item to have.

 

[Dragen Fiend]

cyanobacteria is mainly caused from high phos. Running GFO will help combat that better. UV will help a bit but not as much as you would hope. Its really good at combatting bacterial blooms though.

It doesn't have to be in the return chamber its just the most logical place and not inside the display tank for IM tanks. Since your using HOBs for filtration already. Anywhere is fine. I have a HOB UV 6 watt on a 20 gallon long that works fine. A few days of green algae bloom and it cleared up.