teviesfish
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Do i need a uv? for my 75 gallon tank? just getting the set up started... i know it takes a while... going to be lr ls fishes slowly and eventually coral but all of this is slower!
Is this a must have?
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teviesfish
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thanks for answering. I feel so stupid with all of these small questions like every five MINUTES!!! pacing the steps for my first sw.com order! Cant wait. COME TO MOMMA
cgrant
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I have a uv on my 210, IMO having a UV is better than no UV!
I have a friend of mine that has a 350 reef, a couple of his fish got ich when adding some LR from the LFS and he didnt do anything, it just went away on its own.
He has a UV and that was the main reason I got mine.
They seem to work but really up to you and seems to be debated alot!
I have a friend of mine that has a 350 reef, a couple of his fish got ich when adding some LR from the LFS and he didnt do anything, it just went away on its own.
He has a UV and that was the main reason I got mine.
They seem to work but really up to you and seems to be debated alot!
ophiura
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If I had a large tank, with a large investment in fish, I would consider it.
But they are definitely not necessary, and have some drawbacks. In addition, it is important that the UV is set up properly. Many people may have the flow rate too fast, and may not change the bulb often enough...so in theory, it may not be doing much.
I personally would spend the money on something else to assist in water quality. There are definitely ways of preventing disease outbreaks such as ick. Ick, IMO, is symptomatic of stress in the system.
JMO.
But they are definitely not necessary, and have some drawbacks. In addition, it is important that the UV is set up properly. Many people may have the flow rate too fast, and may not change the bulb often enough...so in theory, it may not be doing much.
I personally would spend the money on something else to assist in water quality. There are definitely ways of preventing disease outbreaks such as ick. Ick, IMO, is symptomatic of stress in the system.
JMO.
gen1dustin
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A UV would be great, but it is definately not necessary.
merredeth
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After an outbreak of ich last year I purchased a UV from someone on this board. I'm glad I did. Since then all my tanks now have UVs and I've never had a problem since.
When one is putting thousands of dollars into a single tank, it only makes sense to me to spend $139.00 for a TurboTwist for added insurance.
Of course, if you have the water moving through it too fast you aren't going to get optimal results from a UV. That is why I like the TurboTwist. You get the water through the UV at a slower rate as it twists through the UV and you don't get dead spots in the UV.
One also has to remember that a UV light needs to be replaced in the UV every six months otherwise you the effectiveness is also compromised.
Denise M.
When one is putting thousands of dollars into a single tank, it only makes sense to me to spend $139.00 for a TurboTwist for added insurance.
Of course, if you have the water moving through it too fast you aren't going to get optimal results from a UV. That is why I like the TurboTwist. You get the water through the UV at a slower rate as it twists through the UV and you don't get dead spots in the UV.
One also has to remember that a UV light needs to be replaced in the UV every six months otherwise you the effectiveness is also compromised.
Denise M.
teviesfish
Member
Thanks so much for the advice!!! ~ and i have no problems with "jmo" that is why we are all here. Happy posting! Bon
ginarox
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will i am new at the aquarium hobby, this guy that i have hired , he put one in for me, and i asked him did i need this and he told me i will be glad that i did, cause it wasnt cheap to have, but i am going on what he is telling me to do,,he is guiding me through this , and hopefully in a year or two i will have alot more knowledge on the saltwater aquarium hobby....( bad company brings bad character, 1 corthians 15:33) have a great day,,,,,,ginarox
ophiura
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IMO, a UV will not protect against stress or illness caused by overstocking, poor husbandry, water quality issues, etc. It is a nice security blanket, but not a cure all. I agree that proper QT would be the first line of defense against ick issues, followed by slow patient stocking and tank care. It does not guarantee that there will be no problems down the road....but neither does a UV.
So it is a matter of what you expect to get from it I guess. But be wary also of people trying to sell you all manner of things you "need." On the list of equipment to invest in (for an average tank), it is not near the top of my list, personally.
So it is a matter of what you expect to get from it I guess. But be wary also of people trying to sell you all manner of things you "need." On the list of equipment to invest in (for an average tank), it is not near the top of my list, personally.
jmick
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Originally Posted by ginarox
will i am new at the aquarium hobby, this guy that i have hired , he put one in for me, and i asked him did i need this and he told me i will be glad that i did, cause it wasnt cheap to have, but i am going on what he is telling me to do,,he is guiding me through this , and hopefully in a year or two i will have alot more knowledge on the saltwater aquarium hobby....( bad company brings bad character, 1 corthians 15:33) have a great day,,,,,,ginarox
I'd love to get more info on your set up...
will i am new at the aquarium hobby, this guy that i have hired , he put one in for me, and i asked him did i need this and he told me i will be glad that i did, cause it wasnt cheap to have, but i am going on what he is telling me to do,,he is guiding me through this , and hopefully in a year or two i will have alot more knowledge on the saltwater aquarium hobby....( bad company brings bad character, 1 corthians 15:33) have a great day,,,,,,ginarox
I'd love to get more info on your set up...
ginarox
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what would you like to know?? i know that i have spent quite a bit on it, but i knew that this wasnt a cheap hobby to get into anyway, and i dont have the first clue about it, i could take pictures of my set up for you all, i also had him put me in a automatic top off, this web site has helped me out tremendously, and i do appreciate any input, cause this is what is all about is learning,and i want to learn , cause i just absolutly love this hobby, God has made some awesome animals out there in the ocean and i am just so fascinated with it... thankyou , just let me know if you all want pictures i will be glad to put some up here,,,ok you all have a great day....ginarox
jmick
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Originally Posted by ginarox
what would you like to know?? i know that i have spent quite a bit on it, but i knew that this wasnt a cheap hobby to get into anyway, and i dont have the first clue about it, i could take pictures of my set up for you all, i also had him put me in a automatic top off, this web site has helped me out tremendously, and i do appreciate any input, cause this is what is all about is learning,and i want to learn , cause i just absolutly love this hobby, God has made some awesome animals out there in the ocean and i am just so fascinated with it... thankyou , just let me know if you all want pictures i will be glad to put some up here,,,ok you all have a great day....ginarox
i'd like to know what equipment he suggested, live rock, substrate and depth, live stock and so on.
what would you like to know?? i know that i have spent quite a bit on it, but i knew that this wasnt a cheap hobby to get into anyway, and i dont have the first clue about it, i could take pictures of my set up for you all, i also had him put me in a automatic top off, this web site has helped me out tremendously, and i do appreciate any input, cause this is what is all about is learning,and i want to learn , cause i just absolutly love this hobby, God has made some awesome animals out there in the ocean and i am just so fascinated with it... thankyou , just let me know if you all want pictures i will be glad to put some up here,,,ok you all have a great day....ginarox
i'd like to know what equipment he suggested, live rock, substrate and depth, live stock and so on.
keith burn
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Originally Posted by ginarox
what would you like to know?? i know that i have spent quite a bit on it, but i knew that this wasnt a cheap hobby to get into anyway, and i dont have the first clue about it, i could take pictures of my set up for you all, i also had him put me in a automatic top off, this web site has helped me out tremendously, and i do appreciate any input, cause this is what is all about is learning,and i want to learn , cause i just absolutly love this hobby, God has made some awesome animals out there in the ocean and i am just so fascinated with it... thankyou , just let me know if you all want pictures i will be glad to put some up here,,,ok you all have a great day....ginarox
yes we all want pictures
what would you like to know?? i know that i have spent quite a bit on it, but i knew that this wasnt a cheap hobby to get into anyway, and i dont have the first clue about it, i could take pictures of my set up for you all, i also had him put me in a automatic top off, this web site has helped me out tremendously, and i do appreciate any input, cause this is what is all about is learning,and i want to learn , cause i just absolutly love this hobby, God has made some awesome animals out there in the ocean and i am just so fascinated with it... thankyou , just let me know if you all want pictures i will be glad to put some up here,,,ok you all have a great day....ginarox
yes we all want pictures
teviesfish
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yes yes i would like pictures as well. I am new too and soaking up everything i can.. I was offered by the lfs to come to my home and do it but i kinda like all the work. Weird i know but i want to sit back one day and say with advice from many on everything... I DID THAT!! what an accomplishment! But i am not against anyone that has hired help. We may have to down the road too ya never know