New UV System on 90 Reef Tank

[90reef]

I just hooked up a Turbo Twist 3X to my 90 reef tank. Everyone said I should use UV. What results am I going to see.

 

[reefiness]

the water clears up a lot and also it will help to keep ich away. :jumping: :happyfish :jumping:

 

[ohiorn67]

does anyone know if a UV will help keep out cyanobacteria?? red slime????

 

[ags]

cynobacteria, aka red slime algae, is the result of excess nutrients and/or having your lights on too long. Eliminate the excess nutrients and the cyno should go away.

 

[scubadoo]

It will marginally improve water quality and will do little if anything to combat ich. UV's have a very narrow window in which they are effective in comabatting/preventing/killing ich. Most are ineffective and do little to nothing...with the exception of slightly improving water condtions which can help porvide a better enviornment for your animals.
IMO...money is better spent on additional filtration such as a top of the line skimmer.
JMO

 

[scubadoo]

Originally Posted by ohiorn67
does anyone know if a UV will help keep out cyanobacteria?? red slime????
Will do little to nothing to assist with cyano/red slime. Check for nutrients in your water, lights that need changing or increase water flow.
Many causes for high nutrients in water/systems.....use of tap water, overfeeding, overcrowding, inadequate filtration, etc, etc.