Do you run UV sterilization?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

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

[BC564]

OK...I should reword that....I understand what UV disinfection is for but it isnt just killing the bad stuff in the water.......this is more what I am asking because its killing everything that goes through it.

[untamed]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

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.

[andresont]

Very good for fish only tank

[Tom R]

As I am on ZEOvit I can not use UV.

Prior to the use of ZEOvit I used UV rather sparingly to control algae and disease. Turn it on for a couple of days and your yellowy green water becomes crystal clear.

Tom R

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by untamed

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.

It went into the tank with ick from transport stress. If it wasn't for the UV & ozone, I don't think that an ick-magnet that is notoriously difficult to ship would have recovered that fast since the ick would have kept on reinfecting the Achilles if they hadn't been killed off by the UV & Ozone.

[sphelps]

I think they're good for newer hobbyists, they help control parasites and increase water clarity. Once you've been in the hobby for a while and you've invested in some nice equipment, you water quality has increased to the point where parasites are no longer an issue. When the fish are healthy in a stable environment they seem to be able to control their parasite level naturally and prevent an outbreak.

At least this is what I've found. I also run Zeo, so I couldn't use one even if I wanted to.

[BC564]

I could see using UV in series with your RO/DI since UV removes Chlorine.......or use it on your water change storage on your recirc line....

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by BC564

I could see using UV in series with your RO/DI since UV removes Chlorine.......or use it on your water change storage on your recirc line....

That's a great Idea.

J

[BC564]

Thanks......but that will be it for awhile now...I only get good idea's very sparingly.