http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:59:58 +0000 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:18:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=59348 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487415&title=uv-sterilizers#487415 Author: Aquarium Creations
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Posted: October 01 2012 at 10:18am

Imo Ozone works a lot better as it is a oxidizer, Draw backs are you have to have a way of controlling the ORP either a ozone unit with built in controller or Neptune/other controller. Don't assume you can just use a ozone unit with out one as some will say to me that is just foolish...]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:18:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487415&title=uv-sterilizers#487415 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487393&title=uv-sterilizers#487393 Author: ReefKeeper78
Subject: 59348
Posted: October 01 2012 at 5:54am

I run a turbo twist 6x, it is a great sterilizer, and would recommend it it anyone.  I do have the new one with the updated ballast.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:54:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487393&title=uv-sterilizers#487393 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487386&title=uv-sterilizers#487386 Author: 1973Ford
Subject: 59348
Posted: October 01 2012 at 12:11am

I'm not using a uv right now but after reading this article I think I will look at getting so does it matter what size you put on a tank? ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:11:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487386&title=uv-sterilizers#487386 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487385&title=uv-sterilizers#487385 Author: sabeypets
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Posted: September 30 2012 at 11:50pm

I run a big UV on my system and feel it was a worth while investment. In a pond they are mainly used for free floating algae control and work well, when you get an algae bloom they will clear up the green water quickly. In a saltwater system they are mainly used for controlling diseases and are very effective. I don't think they do much if anything for nuisance algae control in saltwater. In a reef system I would only use RO water. In a fish only system maybe tap water, but I would use RO if at all possible.    ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 23:50:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487385&title=uv-sterilizers#487385 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487381&title=uv-sterilizers#487381 Author: wickedsnowman
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Posted: September 30 2012 at 10:35pm

I think with uv the good out ways the bad by far. Are they a necessity def not but have alot of positive aspects like algae control and killing paracites. I personally dont buy into the debate about coral suffering from them. Coral will eat the micro foods whether alive or dead. Why do you think people dose with coral frenzy , reef chili etc I can assure you that stuff is dead.]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 22:35:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487381&title=uv-sterilizers#487381 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487373&title=uv-sterilizers#487373 Author: Laird
Subject: 59348
Posted: September 30 2012 at 9:43pm

I'll never not run a UV on any of my tanks. ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:43:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487373&title=uv-sterilizers#487373 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487335&title=uv-sterilizers#487335 Author: laynframe
Subject: 59348
Posted: September 30 2012 at 6:17pm

if your going to run tap water, then you should at least run a uv to prevent algae]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:17:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487335&title=uv-sterilizers#487335 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487330&title=uv-sterilizers#487330 Author: Aquarium Creations
Subject: 59348
Posted: September 30 2012 at 5:38pm

IMO they help a lot in reef aquariums but i like ozone better, I am less worried about killing a food source then i am about water quality, I ad the food for my corals to each thus i have more control over the environment.  

Edited by Aquarium Creations - September 30 2012 at 5:41pm]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:38:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487330&title=uv-sterilizers#487330 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487325&title=uv-sterilizers#487325 Author: Molli
Subject: 59348
Posted: September 30 2012 at 4:48pm

I've been trying to educate myself about UV Sterilizers, and so far, given the fact that I plan to quarantine everything before it enters my tank, I don't see that the positive outweighs the negative.  They will kill any microorganisms that pass them them, including the ones that feed corals.  Just from what I'm reading, it seems they would be beneficial in a fish only tank, but I don't think I'm going to get one for my new reef tank.  At least not until I do some more research and feel like the benefits will outweigh the fact that it will kill every living microorganism in my water!]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:48:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487325&title=uv-sterilizers#487325 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487320&title=uv-sterilizers#487320 Author: Ann_A
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Posted: September 30 2012 at 4:19pm

UV sterilizer a don't actually filter the water. They use intense ultraviolet light to microorganisms in the water. The exact dosage and effectiveness of UV sterilizers depends on the size, flow, and what organisms you're trying to irradicate. Generally UV is used to kill strains of nuisance algae and disease-causing pests. This will help kill microalgae in the water, leaving it clearer and possibly reducing nuisance algae growth, assuming the tank parameters do not change. As for treating diseases, UV is a preventative measure that kills bacteria, fungi, and other pests that go throug it. Many diseases (ich is an example) are only effected when they are in a free-floating/swimming stage. So if a fish is infected, the UV sterilizer will not kill the cysts on the fish, but will help to reduce surviving larvae.]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:19:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59348&PID=487320&title=uv-sterilizers#487320