almost got it all :)

[fiorano]

so the only things i need for my sps tank are a calcium reactor and a uv sterilizer. ( i know that people always say there almost done lol) anyway i know what im getting for a calcium reactor but i dont know where to start with a uv sterilizer. i have a 150 gallon system and any suggestions would be appreciated

[o.c.d.]

I suggest not putting one in your system. Do more research and you'll find many more advanced aquarist that will agree.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

My wife & I love ick-magnet fish like Powder Blue tangs & Porcupine puffers. I have an 80w UV on my reef & a 40w UV on my fowlr/softie tank. Helps keep the ick under control enough for our ick-magnets to fight it off.

Anthony

[o.c.d.]

They fry beneficial bacterial and plankton populations in your tank Furthermore they can raise the Temp of you tank. Don't get me wrong they do sterilize the water and reduce pathogens but all the water in the tank would have to pass through it and that just doesn't happen. Leaving refuge areas for reproduction of pathogens ect. If proper water quality is maintained and you try to buy fish that are healthy. IMO a UV unit is not needed.

[i have crabs]

buy a qt tank instead of a uv

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by i have crabs

buy a qt tank instead of a uv

+1 on that but however, when you get a fish like smaller angels and tangs like powder blues and browns, they usally the first time being shipped that is it they will keep getting it. once that fish is in your tank you have icvk and the only way to rid the tank of ick is the way Lance did it 6 weeks with no fish. to kill off the free floater pests that attach to the fish. Feeding garlic will only cause the ick pests to drop off the fish but they still will live on the bottom waiting for the next fish to appear at night usually that is how it happens. cleaner wrasses are great forthat taking rid of the pests and shrimps too.

but the best way is the 6week method