Compared to natural waters, the number of germs in the aquarium is relatively high due to the smaller amount of water. This must be reduced and brought to a natural level. However, aquarium water cannot and should not be completely sterile.

Only germs that are floating freely in the water are captured by the UV filter. The bound cleansing bacteria in the biological filter, bacteria in the substrate etc. are spared. Cloudiness of the water caused by bacteria or floating algae can be removed very well by UV filtration. In principle, algae growth is also reduced since the spores are killed.

UV filters usually ensure healthier fish, as the risk of infection is reduced. A UV filter is particularly recommended for breeding tanks, because often dangerous pathogens settle on eggs or infect young fish that do not yet have enough disease resistance.

UV filtration does not generally cause any change in the water values.

The reeflexUV is yet another fantastic innovation from EHEIM.

• It has a built-in reflector, meaning that the micro-organism killing UV-C radiation is significantly increased.
• Water takes the direct route and there is no loss of performance.
• You need less energy, and the level of effectiveness is 1.8 times greater.
• The reeflexUV should only be used in conjunction with an aquarium filter to reduce small organisms (micro-organisms, algae spores etc).
• Nitrifying bacteria are safely retained in the filter as only floating organisms are captured.
• Simple, safe maintenance and cleaning is provided with the AUTO-OFF automatic safety cut-off function when changing the lamp.

Comes with hose connections, bracket for attaching UV to either the cabinet or side of the aquarium and ballast with power cable.

Specifications:

• Suitable for aquariums: 400l to 800l.
• Dimensions: 523mm high x 106mm wide x 149mm deep.
• Running power: 11w.
• Voltage: 220-240v / 50 Hz.
• Use with Eheim 16/22mm pipe work.
• For germ/harmful bacteria/fish parasite reduction, max flow 600 litres per hour, and for improved water clarity, max flow 1200 litres per hour.
• Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years.
• Replacement bulbs: 2-pin model 7315308, 4-pin model 4112010 (YG288).
• Suitable for use in freshwater and marine aquariums.

Suggested accessories available separately for this model:

• 16/22mm hose (4005943).
• 16/22m shut-off tap (4005510).
• 16/22-12/16mm hose reducer (4004980).