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03/22/2009, 07:55 AM
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UV sterilizer vs. copepods
Does anyone know if a UV sterilizer will kill copepods/amphipods etc . . .?
I'd like to purchase one for the tank, but need to make sure that it won't wipe out the microfauna population that I have built up. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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03/22/2009, 08:09 AM
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Location: Binghamton NY
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how come you want to get one?
is there a problem that requires it?
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i just cant think of any phylosophical, deep, critical thinking quotes right now. Current Tank Info: 29g Reef, 75g FOWLR |
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03/22/2009, 08:21 AM
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No, there's not a problem. It's more for aesthetic purposes than anything else. I've heard that they do a pretty good job of keeping your tank crystal clear. Do you have any other suggestions than the UV sterilizer?
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03/22/2009, 09:16 AM
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no i turned off my uv sterilizer pods still there and my water still clear it does help with algae a little bit but if you control phosphates you shouldnt have a problem with algae i didnt really see the use for my uv sterilizer anymore.
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Reef Life B***H...Get like me!! Current Tank Info: 375g glass w/90g sump 60g Quarantine |
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03/22/2009, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sugar Hill, GA
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Run lots of carbon and phosban.
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always learning Current Tank Info: 75G new world cichlid, 25G reef in planning |
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