UV Sterilizer?

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  1. yptozmy

    yptozmy Bristle Worm

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    HI,

    I'm thinking about using a UV Sterilizer to get rid of these tiny cloudy particles. It has worked wonders for me in my Freshwater, just wanted to know.... Is it safe for saltwater?




    Many Thanks!
     
    yptozmy, Nov 17, 2009
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  2. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    of coarse its safe, go for it. ;)
     
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I have UV in all my saltwater tanks. I really notice a difference with algea and clarity of the water when it is time for me to switch out my bulbs.

    I have read others say that UV is bad for saltwater because it destroys a lot of the "needed" stuff in the water (certain bacteria, etc) however IMO it is best to run a UV and have not had any ill effects from it
     
    schackmel, Nov 17, 2009
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  4. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    +1 on this post!!!
     
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  5. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    For a fish only system I swear by them but for a reef I say no. They do kill or actually inactivate necessary organisms that are a lower part of the food chain in a reef.
    I always use one on heavily stocked fish only systems though and can really see a difference when the bulb gets dirty or weak.
     
    AZDesertRat, Nov 18, 2009
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