do you run a UV Sterilizer?
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braydonosu
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I run one. I'm not sure that it is really doing that much for me, but it does put my mind at ease. The way I look at it - it's not hurting anything, and can neutralize algae spores - so why not use it if you've got it. I have mine plumbed into a closed loop system.
subielover
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If I had a fish only tank I would run one, I do not think they have any place in a reef tank.
jbird0420
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Why no place in a reef tank?
Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2921130
I do not think they have any place in a reef tank.
Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2921130
I do not think they have any place in a reef tank.
braydonosu
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There is a lot of evidence that suggests that although the UV sterelizers do some good by eliminating free floating patasites and algae spores, they also cannot differentiate between good and bad. Some good microfauna will also be eliminated. Even with this, there are a lot of people (me included) that will sacrifice some beneficial microfauna to hopefully eliminate free floating problems. In my own experience after turning off my sterelizer I had a major algae bloom - I'm sure there is only a slight correlation and that there was something wrong with my tank maintenance procedure, but in my head it was the sterelizer.
buffett
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Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2921130
If I had a fish only tank I would run one, I do not think they have any place in a reef tank.
just wondering why you think this, i have a one running on my tank and i know this topic goes both ways but im still just currious
http:///forum/post/2921130
If I had a fish only tank I would run one, I do not think they have any place in a reef tank.
just wondering why you think this, i have a one running on my tank and i know this topic goes both ways but im still just currious
mx mr bean
Member
its true that the UV cant tell the difference between beneficial and bad free floating organisms, but the majority of the "good stuff" is in your live rock itself, which makes the amount of beneficial organisms that get killed insignificant (the same with your pods). I love my UV and feel that its a great help in the battle battle against algae.
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
For bacterial blooms, yes. For green slime algae, yes. For hair algae spores, yes. For ich and water column parasites, yes. For general use, no.
socal57che
Active Member
oops.
You put the no answer first. I voted incorrctly, so count one of the yes votes as a no.
For future reference, "yes" usually precedes "no" on a multiple guess style test question.
You put the no answer first. I voted incorrctly, so count one of the yes votes as a no.
For future reference, "yes" usually precedes "no" on a multiple guess style test question.
dkw27
Member
Originally Posted by Jbird0420
http:///forum/post/2921170
Why no place in a reef tank?
UV sterilizers kill off good stuff your coral needs...Fish only tanks would be the only place for them...
http:///forum/post/2921170
Why no place in a reef tank?
UV sterilizers kill off good stuff your coral needs...Fish only tanks would be the only place for them...
fau8
Member
Originally Posted by braydonosu
http:///forum/post/2921184
There is a lot of evidence that suggests that although the UV sterelizers do some good by eliminating free floating patasites and algae spores, they also cannot differentiate between good and bad. Some good microfauna will also be eliminated. Even with this, there are a lot of people (me included) that will sacrifice some beneficial microfauna to hopefully eliminate free floating problems. In my own experience after turning off my sterelizer I had a major algae bloom - I'm sure there is only a slight correlation and that there was something wrong with my tank maintenance procedure, but in my head it was the sterelizer.
This answer is dead on and I also run a sterlizer. Simply for peace of mind. I have tangs and ick has been in my system. They will not remove the ick but IMHO it certainly helps control an out break.
http:///forum/post/2921184
There is a lot of evidence that suggests that although the UV sterelizers do some good by eliminating free floating patasites and algae spores, they also cannot differentiate between good and bad. Some good microfauna will also be eliminated. Even with this, there are a lot of people (me included) that will sacrifice some beneficial microfauna to hopefully eliminate free floating problems. In my own experience after turning off my sterelizer I had a major algae bloom - I'm sure there is only a slight correlation and that there was something wrong with my tank maintenance procedure, but in my head it was the sterelizer.
This answer is dead on and I also run a sterlizer. Simply for peace of mind. I have tangs and ick has been in my system. They will not remove the ick but IMHO it certainly helps control an out break.