The Eheim Reeflex UV is available in 5 different sizes, for aquariums ranging from 80 to 2000 Ltrs. The Eheim Reeflex UV 350 reduces microorganisms in the water & eliminates turbidity more efficiently than ever before.

 

Highlights

Suitable for freshwater & saltwater.

Fitted with high gloss aluminum reflectors.

Quiet operation.

Ideal for breeding tanks.

Long service life.

High quality.

Easy to install.

3 year manufacturer guarantee.

 

The UV ProcessIn a UV-sterilizer, the aquarium water is directed as a thin film past a UV-C lamp. The UV-C radiation penetrates the water & kills off microorganisms, algae spores & other small organisms. Using conventional technology, the water is only irradiated from one side. Eheim on the other hand has built-in a reflector, via which the reflected radiation penetrates the water from more sides. Thus, the Reeflex UV achieves a significantly higher performance level. The Eheim Reeflex UV doesn’t have a complicated water flow system. The water is not redirected & easily flows around the burner without detours. So there is no loss of performance. Compared to normal water, the bacterial count in an aquarium is relatively high due to the small amount of water. It is worth reducing this & bringing it back to a normal level. However, aquarium water should never be completely bacteria-free. Only floating bacteria in the water are captured by the UV sterilizer. Colonized cleaning bacteria in the filter & beneficial bacteria in the gravel substrate are spared. Turbidity in the water, caused by bacteria or floating algae, is removed very efficiently by the UV-sterilization process. Basically-algae growth is curbed because the spores are killed off. UV-sterilizers generally ensure healthier fish, because the risk of infection is reduced. A UV sterilizer is especially recommended for use in breeding tanks to prevent dangerous pathogens from colonizing on eggs or infecting young livestock.

 

Note

The Eheim Reeflex UV is best used in conjunction with the filter to catch the small exposed organisms (microorganisms, algae spores, etc.) before returning the flow to the aquarium.