UV Sterilizers, do they work?

wswftball02 · 03/22/2011, 09:02 PM

Just wondering on everyones opinion on how effective uv's are on helping to control ich and other pathogens? Is it something worth looking into, or is it more nonsense and a gimmick? Thanks guys.

aufo8mycat · 03/22/2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wswftball02

Just wondering on everyones opinion on how effective uv's are on helping to control ich and other pathogens? Is it something worth looking into, or is it more nonsense and a gimmick? Thanks guys.

a good UV is worth it and not a gimmick, provide it is set up correctly, but should be used as a prevention not a cure
have a read of this article very informative written by By Carl Strohmeyer click here for uv article
I personally use a debarry ANS25

jackryan · 03/23/2011, 04:37 AM

I used one before and it seems to work for my set-up...

LargeAngels · 03/23/2011, 08:44 AM

For ich you are better off spending the money on a proper QT setup. UV's are good for killing algae and bacteria. For parasites, like ich, it is best suited for multiple tanks (like a wholesaler or LFS.) For a single tank application it is really no better than feeding well and keeping good water quality.

t4zalews · 03/23/2011, 09:05 AM

It helped me out with ich...but better prevention is offering a low stress environment and good nutrition. I use mine now only because it makes my water really clear.

03/22/2011, 09:02 PM	#1
wswftball02 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 159	UV Sterilizers, do they work? Just wondering on everyones opinion on how effective uv's are on helping to control ich and other pathogens? Is it something worth looking into, or is it more nonsense and a gimmick? Thanks guys.

03/23/2011, 09:05 AM	#5
t4zalews 65g Ritteri Tank Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 2,673	It helped me out with ich...but better prevention is offering a low stress environment and good nutrition. I use mine now only because it makes my water really clear. __________________ - Taylor - 65g - Radion XR30 G3 Pro x2 - Deltec SCA 1351 - APEX - Tunze - Vortech

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jackryan Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manila, the Philippines Posts: 55	I used one before and it seems to work for my set-up...

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LargeAngels Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,651	For ich you are better off spending the money on a proper QT setup. UV's are good for killing algae and bacteria. For parasites, like ich, it is best suited for multiple tanks (like a wholesaler or LFS.) For a single tank application it is really no better than feeding well and keeping good water quality.