UV steralizer

solitude127 · 07/16/2007, 04:12 PM

Does a UV steralizer really help control algae? Thanks for any input.

chrisjet · 07/16/2007, 04:34 PM

yes, also reduces algae and kills parasites and clarifies water. I would highly reccommend one

klam114 · 07/16/2007, 10:17 PM

It does, but so does a phosphate reactor and a good skimmer. You need a combination of equipment to get the best results.

solitude127 · 07/17/2007, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the info. How many watts do you think I should get for my tank. It's 90 gal.

07/16/2007, 04:12 PM	#1
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07/16/2007, 04:34 PM	#2
chrisjet Moved On Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: marietta ga Posts: 222	yes, also reduces algae and kills parasites and clarifies water. I would highly reccommend one

07/16/2007, 10:17 PM	#3
klam114 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 685	It does, but so does a phosphate reactor and a good skimmer. You need a combination of equipment to get the best results.