UV Steralizer recommendations

[twong727]

I am using Coralife 9W for my 125g but I want to move it to my 55g tank and buy another one for my 125g. Any recommendations?

[joe_jaskot]

If you are happy with the Coralife UV sterilizer, they make larger models. Just make sure you size the uv sterilizer to the pump you are using.

[twong727]

Yes, I am OK with it, and I am buying generic brand UV bulbs which saves me a bunch of money.

[nyc2tanks]

I also have the Coralife Turbotwist 9W on a 45 gallon tank and I am very happy with it. I agree with Joe, I would also get a bigger, more powerful unit for a 125 gallon tank.

[bassgenie]

Bigger is better... She was just being nice...

[Dylz]

when i used to use them i had a jebo that was good and inexpensive.
you can usually find them on ebay pretty cheap

[bassgenie]

I use this one in my 72

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUBMERSIBLE-9-Watts-UV-Sterilizer-Built-In-Pump-/160406763692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2558fcf8ac

Its remarkably similar to this one for more than double the price.

http://www.kensfish.com/product1386.html

I have both of them running now, and they all seem to be identical units. Same Impeller, filter, Bulb, Etc. Ive completely torn them down and rebuilt 2 of them. The only difference I was able to find between the units was the "JBJ Submariner" is UL Listed and its power cord is 2 feet longer. When I contacted JBJ all I could get out of them is that they actually dont make the Units. And they have a company in Asia that makes them for them under contract. The same answer I got from 2 different Ebay sellers that Ive bought 3 units from. Seems they are all made by the same company.

[cichfrk]

I also have the Coralife Turbotwist 9W on a 45 gallon tank and I am very happy with it. I agree with Joe, I would also get a bigger, more powerful unit for a 125 gallon tank.

+1 on the Coralife Turbotwist(I feel like I'm starting to sound like a Coralife Turbo-Twist salesman :becky:).

The 9w is already adequate for a 125g but the next higher model should provide a faster turn around.

[twong727]

+1 on the Coralife Turbotwist(I feel like I'm starting to sound like a Coralife Turbo-Twist salesman :becky:).

The 9w is already adequate for a 125g but the next higher model should provide a faster turn around.

I totally agree bigger is better, it's just the money......I only searched on CL but never pay attention to ebay....will check to see if there is anything for sale...

[twong727]

I use this one in my 72

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUBMERSIBLE-9-Watts-UV-Sterilizer-Built-In-Pump-/160406763692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2558fcf8ac

Its remarkably similar to this one for more than double the price.

http://www.kensfish.com/product1386.html

I have both of them running now, and they all seem to be identical units. Same Impeller, filter, Bulb, Etc. Ive completely torn them down and rebuilt 2 of them. The only difference I was able to find between the units was the "JBJ Submariner" is UL Listed and its power cord is 2 feet longer. When I contacted JBJ all I could get out of them is that they actually dont make the Units. And they have a company in Asia that makes them for them under contract. The same answer I got from 2 different Ebay sellers that Ive bought 3 units from. Seems they are all made by the same company.

$27.99 plus $11 shipping for a 9W UV steralizer sounds great!!! I may try it out....

[m1ke715m]

i have the grech one from ebay.. same thing same exact unit as the jbj submariner.. fraction of the cost..

[twong727]

$27.99 plus $11 shipping for a 9W UV steralizer sounds great!!! I may try it out....

I just placed an order for this 9W submersible UV Steralizer from Amazon.com sold by AquaTop, $34.95 with free shipping. Some other brands sold the same item for over $100, I can tell from pictures they are essentially the same thing. If it works well that's a $100 savings compared to the Coralife Turbotwist 9W (the unit works well but I really think the "twist" is a gimmick).

[m1ke715m]

they arent "essentially" the same thing.. they are the exact same unit with different stickers on them.. made by the same oversees manufacturer