Uv Or Not Uv, That Is The Question

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by HotStix71, Jan 10, 2008.

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UV or No UV

  1. UV is for Me

    2 vote(s)
    66.7%

  2. Not the way to go

    1 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. HotStix71

    HotStix71 Astrea Snail

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    I have been in the salt game for 12 years now, and just returned to fish after a long coral run. A few of my fish friends seems to be telling me to step up & get a UV, but I can't seem to fairly prove its worth. I have researched this to great lenght, but can't get a true read----I know which one I would get, just not if it is the right investment for my tank. Better lights seem more of an asset--What do you think?
     
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    i dont use uv or ozone on my reef tank. both kill good and bad bacteria and id rather have the tank handle itself.
     
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  3. HotStix71

    HotStix71 Astrea Snail

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    yeah i feel the same way, hence why I haven't pulled the trigger on it in all this time. Not too sure it's the way to go--thought I'd take a poll. ;D

    Whereas a protein skimmer---on my 5th or 6th one.

    Looking at getting Dual 150hqi for the tank instead--seems more bang for my buck
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I bought one many yrs ago but it was b/c someone cleaned the outside of the glass with windex. The very next day, my tank water was green EVERYWHERE. The UV filter cleaned it up in 1 or 2 days(dont remember). I always understood that its ok to have one on a fowler tank but not a reef tank for the same reasons that reefguru just mentioned. Only get it if you have algae problems.IMO
     
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