UV Sterilizer for my Reef..
- Thread starter mr. tuna
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flatzboy
Active Member
Originally posted by MR. Tuna
I have had my UV since i had my tank, which was 9 months so far. ..But i have heard that they are not good for reefs. Is there a reason why? does it kill things neccesary for reefs?
Thanks
Tuna__
I believe they kill live plankton and pods and probablya million other benificial organisms.
badkharma
Member
Bah. 
Most reefs I've seen run UV. I run it 24/7. My pods/coraline algae/etc thrive, my water is crystal clear, and I haven't had a disease outbreak since. I have never seen someone put one on their reef tank and then complain about it after. Even many of the dedicated SPS, etc tanks in the book by Paletta, "Ultimate Marine Aquariums" run UV 24/7. If you have it, use it. It's not NEEDED, but I definitely think it's an asset, not a liability.
That being said, a UV is NOT a substitute for a QT tank. One should always still use a QT.
Most reefs I've seen run UV. I run it 24/7. My pods/coraline algae/etc thrive, my water is crystal clear, and I haven't had a disease outbreak since. I have never seen someone put one on their reef tank and then complain about it after. Even many of the dedicated SPS, etc tanks in the book by Paletta, "Ultimate Marine Aquariums" run UV 24/7. If you have it, use it. It's not NEEDED, but I definitely think it's an asset, not a liability.That being said, a UV is NOT a substitute for a QT tank. One should always still use a QT.
golfish
Active Member
Originally posted by Badkharma
Bah.
Most reefs I've seen run UV. I run it 24/7. I think we've been here before
Originally posted by Badkharma
Even many of the dedicated SPS, etc tanks in the book by Paletta, "Ultimate Marine Aquariums" run UV 24/7.
Whats the release date on that book? Without mentioning any names. I did talk to two guys who are mentioned in one or two of Palletta's most recent books. They must be the only two in the books who don't run UV's
badkharma
Member
Yes, this issue sounds familiar, Mark. There ARE tanks in his book that don't use UV, but there are MANY that do. Is it needed? No. Is it an asset? I think so. I do agree that it's not as common on reef tanks because of theories which I, and apparently others, think are bunk (UV kills pods, coraline, etc). I, and others, run UV 24/7 and my pods/coraline spread like crazy. You can't argue with success. I said it before, and I'll say it again:
I have yet to see a thread/post by someone that has added a UV onto their reef and saw negative effects afterward.
There ARE tanks in his book that don't use UV, but there are MANY that do. Is it needed? No. Is it an asset? I think so. I do agree that it's not as common on reef tanks because of theories which I, and apparently others, think are bunk (UV kills pods, coraline, etc). I, and others, run UV 24/7 and my pods/coraline spread like crazy. You can't argue with success. I said it before, and I'll say it again:I have yet to see a thread/post by someone that has added a UV onto their reef and saw negative effects afterward.
badkharma
Member
Originally posted by golfish
Whats the release date on that book? Without mentioning any names. I did talk to two guys who are mentioned in one or two of Palletta's most recent books. They must be the only two in the books who don't run UV's
I'll have to get back to you on that. I believe it's 2001/2002.
golfish
Active Member
Originally posted by Badkharma
I was wrong. It's 2003.
so that means the info probably from the late 90's
(edit) NOOOOT, I don't know why I was thinking 2001....I'm late 2001 is when that info came in.
Originally posted by Badkharma
I have yet to see a thread/post by someone that has added a UV onto their reef and saw negative effects afterward.
I actully saw one the other day that had positive results..that was my first one
badkharma
Member
Originally posted by golfish
so that means the info probably from the late 90's
(edit) NOOOOT, I don't know why I was thinking 2001....I'm late 2001 is when that info came in.
It posts dates on when the tank pics/interviews were taken. Some are from the late 90's, others are from as late as 2003.
I actully saw one the other day that had positive results..that was my first one
No more rum/coke for me... :happy:
jeffro8332
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i was just cruising through the photo forum and saw that steve weast has a 160 W uv on his system. i don't know how often he runs it. but that is only one example.
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jeffro8332
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sorry MarVida already posted that maybe i should read.
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