Seaport 9W in-tank UV sterilizer submersible UV sterilizer eliminates harmful free floating micro organisms, pathogens, and algae. Small footprint & compact design. Can be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Long-lasting, high performance ultraviolet lamp (typical 9, 000 hrs.) and optimized circulation pump included. Built in light amplifying reflector for increased output and performance. Epoxy sealed lamp assembly protects against moisture allow direct, unfiltered contact with UV tube. Optimized circulation pump (52gph) included.
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compact sterilizer, not filter
this is a compact unit, about the size of 3 kindles or phones stacked on top of each other. it is a dedicated UV sterilizer. the intake opposite the power head shows light if set/held in the right position, so you can see its working.This met all my needs; free standing - it is a pain to maintain an inline sterilizer; ability to set in sump, in several positions, what's best for your system, even in the tank; flow rate - slower is better for killing algae, bacteria, other tiny nasties. the small powerhead is rated 45-50 gph, and the unit box says its rated for 90 gal tanks, seems to be working as desired in a system double that size. its not a filter and I wouldn't expect it to act as one, just sterilizing, and reducing need for chemicalsthe only draw back was the bulb, being epoxied, I imagine it can't be replaced (easily). the life span should be good for about a year, you could try a timer I guess, but its usually the on/off that kills a lampdepending on price I would get another, either when this one dies ( in a year or more, I hope), or for my other tank.I had considered other units, they were mostly UV & filter, though i wasn't going to filter, using the filter sponges seems to contradict what the UV is for, they also had pretty fast water flow, this was competitively priced so I took a shot and so far am very pleased
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