EHEIM Reeflex UV 1500 UV – Sterilizer

EHEIM reeflex UV is yet another typical innovation from EHEIM: due to a built-in reflector the microorganism killing UV-C radiation is significantly increased and whereas in conventional UV-sterilizers the water is directed via detours past the UV-C burner, in the  EHEIM reeflex UV water it takes the direct route. There is no loss of performance, you need less energy and. The level of effectiveness is 1.8 times greater. EHEIM reeflex UV should only be used in conjunction with the filter, in order to reduce small organisms (microorganisms, algae spores etc.) in the aquarium. There are 5 models available for aquariums from 80 up to 2000 litres.

Benefits of the EHEIM reeflexUV

• Quickly and efficiently reduces both harmful bacteria and fish parasites in their infectious stages in the water.
  reeflex UV 1500 = Maximum flow capacity: 1000 l/h.
• Eliminates turbidity caused by algae or bacteria.
  reeflex UV 1500 = Maximum flow capacity: 2000 l/h.
• Internally fitted high gloss aluminium reflects the UV-C light and ensures more efficient sterilization.
• Excellent results with low energy consumption (1.8 times more effective than conventional UV-sterilizers).
• No performance loss as, using a special design, the water is not redirected.
• Also ideal for breeding tanks as it reduces the risk of infection.
• Cleansing bacteria are safely retained in the filter as only floating organisms are captured.
• AUTO-OFF: automatic safety cut-off when changing lamp.
• Easy to attach using the included fixing bracket.
• Variable installation, no defined installation position or flow direction.
• Accessories: EHEIM UV-C-lamp, fixing unit, ballast with power cable, 2x hose connection taps ø 12/16 mm, 2x hose connection taps ø 16/22 mm.

Special technology for clean water and healthy fish   
In a UV-sterilizer, the aquarium water is directed as a thin film past a UV-C lamp (burner). The UV-C radiation penetrates the water and kills off microorganisms, algae spores and other small organisms.

Using conventional technology the water is only irradiated on one side.  EHEIM on the other hand has built in a reflector, via which the reflected radiation penetrates the water from more sides. Thus reeflex UV achieves a significantly higher performance level.

Furthermore, the EHEIM reeflex UV doesn’t have a complicated water flow system. The water is not redirected and flows around the burner without detours. So there is no loss of performance.

The AUTO OFF ensures an optimum level of safety. Since UV-C radiation can cause damage to skin and eyes, reeflexUV switches off immediately when the device is opened.

What you should also know:
Compared to normal waters the bacterial count in an aquarium is relatively high due to the small amount of water. It is worth reducing this and bringing it back to a normal level. However, the 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 (compare biological filtration) and 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 . 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 breeding tanks,  because dangerous pathogens colonize on eggs or infect young livestock, which don’t yet possess enough power of resistance.

UV-sterilization in general doesn’t cause any kind of changes to the water values.

The light source contained in this product is intended exclusively for the disinfection of aquarium water.