UV Sterilizer question?

[Greagzter]

I have this UV sterilizer that I used for two days on my old tank and took it down because of limited space and because it was generating too much heat. Now that I upgraded my tank, I would like to hear your opinion on whether or not I should install it, this is a mixed reef tank. My concern is that the UV killing of beneficial bacteria and other beneficial organisms.

 

[Domboski]

Use it no doubt. Your skimmer pulls beneficial bacteria out of the water as well but I bet almost everyone has one on their tank.

The UV keeps the water clear (better light penetration) and will help fight negative bacteria or parasite outbreaks if used properly.

 

[Greagzter]

Thanks

 

[Dre]

What size tank and UV? I don't use a UV on my mixed reef.

 

[Greagzter]

150G tank+ 40-45 gallon sump. Coralife twist 36watt w/mag3.

 

[Dre]

Here is the thing some people use UV's some don't. It's all about the installation and specifications. All the state and public aquariums use UV's. I have a 36watt UV that i used on my 120 and 125 FOWLR tanks. But i got bad results when i placed it on my 90 mixed reef. I haven't used it since.

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

use it no doubt. Your skimmer pulls beneficial bacteria out of the water as well but i bet almost everyone has one on their tank.

The uv keeps the water clear (better light penetration) and will help fight negative bacteria or parasite outbreaks if used properly.

+1

 

[Greagzter]

T:thanks:hanks everyone, i guess im going to give it a try on my new tank and see how things go. Another reason i decided on hooking it back up is i just got this hippo tang (healthy as a horse) few days ago and today he began on scratching himself on the rock, so i am afraid that due to stress he is coming up with ich. Although no visible signs of such. So, automatically I am treating this as an ich case.