UV Sterilizer / RO System

**AzFishKid** · 11-04-2009, 03:02 AM

So i have an eheim 2217 and i am trying to find a good UV sterilizer. Ideas?
Im planning on purchasing a second eheim 2217 as well, would i need a second sterilizer?

Also, what are the benefits of a RO system? I'm planning on purchasing discus - would this be a good idea, since they tend to be sensitive to water parameters?

(My aquarium is an 85 gallon).

AzFishKid

**AzFishKid** · 11-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Bump up.

I know these are kind of "general" questions, but i would like to know what's the best sterilizer to get, and if RO would be helpful with discus.

wkndracer · 11-05-2009, 12:28 AM

My choice was to go with Aqua UV classics (purchased 4 of them) with wiper and while they cost more than most I like it. As to needing a second unit for dual filters, (imo) no, as long as the first one was sized correctly to the installed flow so the dwell time gives you the kill rate.

**AzFishKid** · 11-05-2009, 09:53 PM

I was looking at those on marinedepot.com, seemed like they'd be good. Any thoughts on the RO?

11-04-2009, 03:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
AzFishKid Aquariums are my life. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,233	UV Sterilizer / RO System So i have an eheim 2217 and i am trying to find a good UV sterilizer. Ideas? Im planning on purchasing a second eheim 2217 as well, would i need a second sterilizer? Also, what are the benefits of a RO system? I'm planning on purchasing discus - would this be a good idea, since they tend to be sensitive to water parameters? (My aquarium is an 85 gallon). AzFishKid __________________ 85 Gallon Planted • New!2,500 Gallon Koi Pond • New!500 Gallon Turtle Pond

11-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
AzFishKid Aquariums are my life. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,233	Bump up. I know these are kind of "general" questions, but i would like to know what's the best sterilizer to get, and if RO would be helpful with discus. __________________ 85 Gallon Planted • New!2,500 Gallon Koi Pond • New!500 Gallon Turtle Pond

11-05-2009, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
wkndracer Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hernando, Citrus County,Florida Posts: 1,012	UV units My choice was to go with Aqua UV classics (purchased 4 of them) with wiper and while they cost more than most I like it. As to needing a second unit for dual filters, (imo) no, as long as the first one was sized correctly to the installed flow so the dwell time gives you the kill rate. __________________ If at first you don't succeed,,, keep kicking it RubberSideDownOnTheLanding, 2- 75g planted, 2-55g planted, 110g w/30g sump, 10g Refugium, doghouse/newbie

11-05-2009, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
AzFishKid Aquariums are my life. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,233	I was looking at those on marinedepot.com, seemed like they'd be good. Any thoughts on the RO? __________________ 85 Gallon Planted • New!2,500 Gallon Koi Pond • New!500 Gallon Turtle Pond

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