simple question. UV sterilizers for a FO or FOWLR enviroment, yes or no???
pros and cons.
I haven't seen much discussion about UV's around here.
pros and cons.
I haven't seen much discussion about UV's around here.
UV sterilizers?
- Thread starter Marcus Fenix
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The common verdict is that they should be used on an as-needed basis. No need to run them all the time, as they'll kill beneficial stuff in your water column as well as parasites/etc...
Do a search on this forum. You'll get more than enough information. I'd have to say that a majority of people do not run UV 24/7. Alot of people have them but only use them when it is absolutely necessary. Some people just run UV on QT Tanks. The latter makes more sense to me.
I think that a proper QT regimen will help guard against disease outbreaks.
I think that a proper QT regimen will help guard against disease outbreaks.
yeah, I should've done a little bit more searching before starting a new thread on UV's.
sorry about that
I'm doing the search
sorry about that
I'm doing the search
No problems at all about starting a new thread, you found the search eventually...Bu all means, ask anymore questions you might have, on this thread...
Niko
Niko
Look at it this way...you just helped someone else find more information on UV sterilizers when they search for it. 
Don't worry about redundant threads either. I'm pretty sure one of the threads that you will pull up when you do your search will be one that I started months ago. I too did not rely on the search function until recently.
Don't worry about redundant threads either. I'm pretty sure one of the threads that you will pull up when you do your search will be one that I started months ago. I too did not rely on the search function until recently.
Run it and add all the things you want before the bulb needs to be replaced. After that, just turn it off.
Never been a big fan of them, myself. Most setups aren't efficient enough to do a good job of parasite eradication (nor is that actually possible in a tank that is infected, since it isn't 100% effective). It does, however do a great job of keeping the water clear, further degrading normally refractory organic compounds, and killing unicellular algae and bacteria.
If I had one I'd use it on the QT tank but probably not on the display unless there was some sort of emergency.
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/bcorsettingup/a/aa120197UV.htm
maybe it's can help you out...
i will use the UV if one of my fish sick... and need to clear out the water from bactery... that's all i can say
maybe it's can help you out...
i will use the UV if one of my fish sick... and need to clear out the water from bactery... that's all i can say
