Ultra violet UV Sterilizer

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by nfarocks, Nov 10, 2005.

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  1. nfarocks

    nfarocks Astrea Snail

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    is a uv sterilizer a good idea?
     
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  2. bustaslick

    bustaslick Astrea Snail

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    its definitely not a bad idea, helps keep your tank clean. you can get a decent one for under a hundred bucks.
     
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  3. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Start a poll. See how many people use one.
    I do not, A UV sterilizer is indiscriminate. Kills the good with the bad or so I've been told. OK people answer up, PRo's Con's What's up....


    Jim
     
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  4. nfarocks

    nfarocks Astrea Snail

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    i can get a 11w for $36.00
    18w for $49.00
    36w for $68.00
    i guess the bigger is better ????

    good or bad??? i dont feed my tank with live food,mainly frozen or flake....
    just want to get rid of the rest of the green hair algae
     
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  5. nfarocks

    nfarocks Astrea Snail

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    poll thats i good idea.....but i don't know how....lol
     
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  6. bustaslick

    bustaslick Astrea Snail

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    about 25 watt should do for a 125gal tank. how long has your tank been running?
     
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  7. nfarocks

    nfarocks Astrea Snail

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    hmmmm about 3 years or so i still have some hair algae...but i have kind of came to terms thats it's never going to go away...
     
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  8. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    I am running a 80w on a 75 gallon tank, I got it for my 150 but I don't have it set up yet. John
     
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  9. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I have a 57w on my 125.
     
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  10. Fishez

    Fishez Bristle Worm

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    I have an 18w on my 90G.
     
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