does UV destroy beneficials?

DawgOnIt · 09/07/2009, 12:55 AM

I am considering a UV for my natives tank to help minimize the spread of undesireables on my wild catches from fishing trips.

Will a UV Steralizer destroy beneficial bacteria and fluora?

Thx
Dawg

billdogg · 09/07/2009, 06:47 AM

Yes. IMO, UV is pretty much a waste of time effort and $$$. You will be much better served by using a proper QT procedure.

Dtronic · 09/07/2009, 09:55 AM

I use UV on my setups and it helps control ich.

DawgOnIt · 09/07/2009, 11:51 AM

so do 1/2 uv?

09/07/2009, 12:55 AM	#1
DawgOnIt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Felda, FL Posts: 30	does UV destroy beneficials? I am considering a UV for my natives tank to help minimize the spread of undesireables on my wild catches from fishing trips. Will a UV Steralizer destroy beneficial bacteria and fluora? Thx Dawg

09/07/2009, 06:47 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Yes. IMO, UV is pretty much a waste of time effort and $$$. You will be much better served by using a proper QT procedure. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

09/07/2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Dtronic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 272	I use UV on my setups and it helps control ich.

09/07/2009, 11:51 AM	#4
DawgOnIt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Felda, FL Posts: 30	so do 1/2 uv?