info on ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZERS
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mpls man
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I have a TURBO TWIST UV STERILIZER in my 75, not sure if it makes any difference where it's placed, i have mine in the right top corner. just make sure it has low flow through it, i only run mine 4 hours a day on a timer. others run them longer, tangs are doing great, no ick problems.:jumping: :jumping:
randystacy
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A few months ago I bought a JEBO UV sterilizer on ----. It was cheap – I was absolutely amazed at its performance though. I would not rely on JEBO’s gph rate as advertised. I’d either buy bigger or slow down the flow. Besides that it’s tip top.
tony detroit
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I've read 2 cases of Turbo Twists springing leaks and catching on fire. I strongly recommend you do not buy one.
For the reason that I've seen many UV makers come and go in the last 5 years, I bought a Aqua UV unit, they've been around for 20+ years, no worries about them going bad, they make commercial units, etc.
IMO I wouldn't waste my money on any of the cheaper, ---- models. All UV's are not created equal. You get what you pay for.
For the reason that I've seen many UV makers come and go in the last 5 years, I bought a Aqua UV unit, they've been around for 20+ years, no worries about them going bad, they make commercial units, etc.
IMO I wouldn't waste my money on any of the cheaper, ---- models. All UV's are not created equal. You get what you pay for.
tony detroit
Active Member
Turbo Twist is about roughly 3 years or so old. It is a line that is marketed under Coralife, but I doubt they directly manufacture them.
You can get rid of brown algae several ways. The most efficient way is to clean up your water.
Whether through more skimming, more carbon, more waterchanges, rinsing fish food, using RO water instead of tap, changing filterpads less often, not overstocking, etc. Increased water flow can work wonders in helping already good filtration.
Algae grows because you give it something to "feed" off of.
If your water isn't clean, you'll grow nice green algae and have a very undesireable tank. Clean your water up and you'll make it much more enjoyable.
-tony
You can get rid of brown algae several ways. The most efficient way is to clean up your water.
Whether through more skimming, more carbon, more waterchanges, rinsing fish food, using RO water instead of tap, changing filterpads less often, not overstocking, etc. Increased water flow can work wonders in helping already good filtration.
Algae grows because you give it something to "feed" off of.
If your water isn't clean, you'll grow nice green algae and have a very undesireable tank. Clean your water up and you'll make it much more enjoyable.
-tony
