{"product_id":"icecap-in-sump-18w-uv-sterilizer","title":"IceCap In-Sump 18w UV Sterilizer","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap In-Sump 18w UV Sterilizer — Internal Assembly (IC-UVR-18INT)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003eIn-Sump 18W UV Sterilizer\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-UVR-18INT) is an authentic, completely integrated water purification system distributed by CoralVue to promote elite biosecurity and crystal-clear water conditions in freshwater setups up to 600 gallons and marine reef systems up to 60 gallons. Standard traditional UV sterilizers require complex external plumbing paths, requiring users to cut vinyl lines, secure hose clamps, and find space under the cabinet to hard-mount bulky plastic canisters that run a constant risk of leaking. The IceCap In-Sump series completely rewrites this framework by moving the entire vessel directly inside your existing filtration sump footprint. If a seal ever experiences a slow leak, the water falls harmlessly back into your filtration basin, offering absolute peace of mind against room floods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis complete kit arrives with an energy-efficient \u003cb\u003eIceCap DC-700 Feed Pump\u003c\/b\u003e, matched precisely to handle the internal fluid dynamics of the 18-watt radiation chamber. As the pump forces an optimized stream of water past the high-output UVC lamp, the radiation instantly targets free-floating pathogens and single-celled algae cells. This targeted process shatters the internal cellular bonds of green hair algae spores and infectious microscopic parasites before they can settle onto your fish or rocks. Because it only acts on organisms suspended in the water moving through the unit, it will never disrupt or degrade the beneficial nitrifying bacterial colonies growing securely on your stationary bio-media, sand bed, or liverock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEradicates Green Water Outbreaks:\u003c\/b\u003e Destroys free-floating micro-algae cells in the water column, preventing dense green water blooms and maintaining pristine visual clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuppresses Aquatic Pathogens:\u003c\/b\u003e Drastically reduces infectious pathogen counts in the water loop, protecting your fish and corals against horizontal disease transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTool-Free Maintenance Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-tightened ballast cap and top sealing thumb screws allow for stress-free monthly maintenance and straightforward annual bulb replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This self-contained internal filtration unit contains (1) 18W UV housing, (1) DC-700 feed pump, an 18-watt high-output bulb, a quartz sleeve, and mounting bracket clips. Replacement lamps and quartz housings are sold under separate product categories).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIceCap In-Sump UV Sterilizer Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Marine Sizing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Freshwater Sizing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Feed Pump Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhysical Footprint Scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap In-Sump 18W\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-UVR-18INT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUp to 60 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUp to 600 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap DC-700 (8.5W)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5\" x 3.5\" x 18.4\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap In-Sump 27W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-UVR-27INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 140 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1,300 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap EVO 1000 (15W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6\" x 4.3\" x 22.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap In-Sump 40W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-UVR-40INT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 400 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3,000 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap EVO 2000 (30W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4\" x 5.1\" x 24.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483999604984,"sku":"IC-UVR18INT","price":245.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/fb670fa68037961215cdf33957471364.jpg?v=1789092892","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-in-sump-18w-uv-sterilizer","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}