When you are starting a new tank there are always a lot of lists of different things. There is a definite need to have a list that includes things like a protein skimmer, lights, etc. Then there is a list…
14 things you didn’t know about UV sterilizers
With so many anecdotes and half-truths about what UV can and can’t do for our aquariums, we got in touch with a guy who designs and builds commercial UV sterilizers for a living. Michael Barrett is Head of Technical Development…
TMC builds its 30,000th commercial UV sterilizer
Tropical Marine Centre has reached a milestone this week as it manufactured its 30,000th commercial Ultra Violet Steriliser. The British company has been hand-building UV sterilizers for 38 of its 50-year history. Best of all is that the head of…
Wavereef’s K Series are Hybrid Skimmers AND UV Sterilizers
Original equipment manufacturer Wavereef has unveiled three skimmer ranges with UVs built-in. Available with AC or DC pumps and designed to sit either inside or outside of sumps, the K6, K7, and K9 protein skimmers are generic cone-shaped skimmers suitable…
Vecton TitanUV by TMC uses Titanium to Boost Sterilization
Tropical Marine Center has this week introduced some interesting technology to its Vecton range of aquarium UV sterilizers. Named Vecton TitanUV, the two new 550 and 850 models use exactly the same 15 and 25-watt T8 germicidal lamps as the…
Fluval UVC In-Line Clarifier Uses Cold Cathode Fluorescent Technology
The Fluval UVC In-Line Clarifier is a new type of ultraviolet sterilizer that uses a less common form of lighting technology, cold cathode fluorescent lighting. Also known as CCFL, this type of illumination has been extensively used as a backlight…
AUQA Shield UV Sterilizer is coming for AIOs and sumps
The new AUQA Shield UV Sterilizer by Innovative Marine is designed to tuck nicely in the NUVO all-in-one aquariums plus will also feature a universal model to add to other AIO or sump setups. There are two sizes of the…
Lifegard Introduces the Redesigned Pro Max UV Sterilizer
Ultraviolet sterilization of water is a practice that has been around for decades, but advancements in this segment of the aquarium market have been few and far between. Sure we’ve seen some micro UV Sterilizers in the form of one…
Note to self: Don’t stare into a UV lamp
Although it can seem pretty innocuous, your UV sterilizer can potential be harmful and care should be taken to protect yourself whenever you are working around a UV bulb. Chalk this up as a lesson learned the hard way for…
Aqueon QuietFlow UV marries sterilization with the power filter
The Aqueon Quiet Flow UV is the most plug and play ultraviolet sterilizer available, with what could be described as a full size UV lamp. It may look like a power filter and UV sterilizer in one but the Aqueon…
