aqua uv question

[bbreef240]

i am replacing my 36 watt uv for a 57 watt aqua uv....does anyone know whats a good pump to use and what is the flow rate ...it says 3500 max flow rate ...so should i use a mag 12 or .......need a little help......

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

Check out this link to Emperor Aqautics. They have a acurate flow thru guide that will halp you determine your flow rate. http://www.emperoraquatics.com/SMARTUV_Instructions_07.pdf
I will say that the amount you will pass thru a 57 watter is no where near 3500 Gph. Determine what you are looking to control(water clarity, parisites) and then adjust your flow accordingly.

 

[pecan2phat]

I personally only run about 500 gph through my 57w unit.

 

[dj ze]

if your looking to kill parasites than 100 to 300 gph is the prefered flow rarate