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Unread 06/12/2012, 07:49 PM   #1
dh350twin
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~~~lets talk uv sterilizers~~~

As stated i am setting up a 240 peninsula going to have many tangs so i am considering a uv sterilizer.
Who runs them?
What size?
What Brand?


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Unread 06/12/2012, 11:20 PM   #2
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Since you mention tangs I assume you want one for ich. They don't work against ich in a recirculating system.

Use the money and set up a good QT system.


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Unread 06/13/2012, 07:11 AM   #3
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Since you mention tangs I assume you want one for ich. They don't work against ich in a recirculating system.

Use the money and set up a good QT system.
Really, i have read people use them on there qt systems for that exact reason?


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Unread 06/13/2012, 09:17 AM   #4
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Really, i have read people use them on there qt systems for that exact reason?
People do a lot of things. UV isn't very effective against ich. If you want to treat your fish for prophylactic reasons in quarantine you might consider copper.

They're extremely popular at LFS though because they cost a lot of money and then require regular replacement of expensive bulbs and sleeves.


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