18 Watt UVClarifier - MUV18 for Biosteps 10 Gravity Discharge Filter by Matala

Matala UV-C Clarifiers are designed for Koi ponds and water gardens to help suppress blooms of suspended green algae, harmful bacteria, parasites, fungi, protozoan and viruses. Even in a balanced pond ecosystem, sudden blooms of such organisms can occur due to abnormal changes of weather, fish feeding behavior, mineral nutrient levels, etc. These blooms may result in green water, lethal oxygen levels or weakened health conditions for fish and aquatic plants.Suppress blooms of suspended green algae, harmful bacteria, parasites, fungi, protozoan and viruses High quality quartz sleeves allow transmission of over 95% of the UV light. Easy installation with stepped hose tails supporting 1"". 1 "", and 1"" tubing. Provided with inner thread of 1"" and an outer thread of 1"" Uses PLS type UV bulbs Translucent hose tails provide blue light monitoring Entire device is UV resistant Includes 15' power cord with in line transformer UV-C Clarifier Model 9W13W 18W 36W Dimensions in mm 80 x 310 80 x 380 80 x 380 80 x 550 Dimensions in inches 3.1 x 12.2 3.1 x 15.0 3.1 x 15.0 3.1 x 21.7 Voltage115V/60Hz 115V/60Hz 115V/60Hz 115V/60Hz Threaded inlet and outlet connections 1 1/4"" 1 1/4"" 1 1/4"" 1 1/4"" Recommended hose diameter1"" 1 1/4"" 1 1/2"" 1 1/2"" Max Recommended flow rate (LPH, GPH) 1500, 400 2250, 600 3000, 800 6000, 1600 Max pond volume (L, Gal) 3000, 800 4500, 1,200 6000, 1600 12000, 3200 Max Koi pond volume (L, Gal ) 1500, 400 2250, 600 3000, 800 6000, 1600 Available:MUV9 - 9-watt UVMUV13 - 13-watt UVMUV18 - 18-watt UVMUV36 - 36-watt UVMATALA REPLACEMENT LAMPS:MAT38 - 5-watt (Phillips 2-pin)MAT30 - 9-watt (Phillips 2-pin)MAT39 - 13-watt (Phillips 2-pin)MAT40 - 18-watt (Phillips 4-pin)MAT41 - 36-watt (Phillips 4-pin) MUV18-18 watt UV Clarifier