LF Large UV sterilizer to borrow or rent GVRD

Jason McK · #1 06-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Does anyone have a UV I can borrow or rent. I know I should probable buy one but I need to test a theory before I buy.

I'm willing to rent it or what ever the owner wants

Thanks
Jason

targa81 · #2 06-01-2009, 10:16 PM

So what theory do you want to test? I've got a 40 W Aqua Ultraviolet but I am too afraid of the potential consequences if I stop using it. Mine came with my setup otherwise I probably would never have bought it on my own but my tank certainly seems clear, algae and Ich free with it.

Jason McK · #3 06-01-2009, 10:24 PM

Well I believe that I have a bacteria based pathogen in my system that is killing my corals. I'd like to borrow a UV to see if I can kill the bacteria.

targa81 · #4 06-01-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

Well I believe that I have a bacteria based pathogen in my system that is killing my corals. I'd like to borrow a UV to see if I can kill the bacteria.

Sorry to hear that. I don't know if I am close enough or my UV is big enough to help you but I would lend it out to save some coral. I really do like this aqua Uv if you want to just buy one, other than the cost I don't see any real downside.

untamed · #5 06-01-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

Well I believe that I have a bacteria based pathogen in my system that is killing my corals. I'd like to borrow a UV to see if I can kill the bacteria.

I've long believed that to be the case. It is probably a naturally occuring bacteria that multiplies once it finds a coral that is otherwise weakened. Faced with then overwhelming amount of bacteria, even healthy coral begin to lose their ability to fight the bacteria as well.

Also explains why iodine based dips are sometimes effective.

Tom R · #6 06-02-2009, 12:01 AM

Hi Jason

I have a 36W UV that you can borrow.

Tom R

Jason McK · #7 06-02-2009, 12:12 AM

Thanks Tom, We should get together this week and play with your Camera!

J