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Old 11-24-2007, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic View Post
I find strong UV (40w+) helped to keep ick-magnets like Powder Blue Tangs healthy & alive.

I now have a 80w on my 210g & my 40w (needs new bulb) with a temporary 25w (till I get a new bulb for the 40 watter).

I wouldn't bother trying to keep ick-magnet tangs without one.

Chin has a 80w UV and ozone on his system & that probably accounts for the recovery of his very icky Achilles tang this week.

Anthony

My achillies tang went through about the same sequence of attack/recovery as his...but I don't have a UV sterilizer. Obviously, his running of UV didn't prevent the ick attack in the first place. This makes me wonder if the UV is at all effective against ick.
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