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Thread: Skimmer need a separate uv?
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09-07-2020, 05:45 PM #1
Skimmer need a separate uv?
Hi everyone
I’m in the final stages of my pond plan Which will be 2500g, was planning on running a 4 inch bottom drain to nexus 320 then returning via a 55w uv split between 3 returns in separate corners.
I was also planning installing a skimmer with a 2 inch outlet on a separate pump and returning through a bakki shower. Will I need an additional uv light for this run? Or should the 55w uv be sufficient enough for the main filtration system. Don’t really want to add to monthly cost if I don’t need to?
Thanks For your time
Alec
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09-07-2020, 09:34 PM #2
Hi Alec,
The amount of UV you require can vary from pond to pond depending on location and amount of nitrate produced.
I have a 55w UV on my 2000 gallon pond and that is more than enough combined with a drum and a nexus 200.
My recommendation would be to stick with just the 55w and see how it does before spending more money on something you may not need?
Cheers
Ady
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10-07-2020, 07:27 AM #3
I would say 55w is fine for your size pond, providing you optimise the flow rate according to the manufacturers recommendation. I have a 55w on my 4000 gallon pond and waters still clear as a bell. Full sun for most of the day, but I do change the bulb each April. Cheers
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10-07-2020, 09:34 AM #4
Yes, I run a 55 on a 4500 gallon pond and haven’t had any uv on the pond since last year.
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20-07-2020, 10:22 PM #5
Thanks for the reply guys will o with the one 55w uv
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20-07-2020, 10:27 PM #6
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...