Odyssea UV Sterilizer 36W

[justinkn895]

I have a 77 gallon tank thats well established. Bought from a friend complete with everything minus a skimmer and a UVsterilizer. Plan to QT any new addition but i was wanting to put a UV on the tank. Is this overkill or will it work for water clarity and any diseases that may come about. Tank is currently ickless! knock on wood.. Thanks

this is the one i found on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Odyssea-Pon...625?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890c93991

this is the one i found on aquatraders but i dont think it comes with the powerhead
http://www.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-UV-Sterilizer-36W-p/45013.htm

 

[MrTuskfish]

UV will help with water clarity; but will do little 9if anything) to control parasites/ disease. You need a QT more than you need UV.

 

[taiscici]

That"s not completely. A good uv does help control Disease. Read here.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.html

 

[snorvich]

That"s not completely. A good uv does help control Disease. Read here.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.html

First, they sell UV, second MrTuskfish is correct. It will not prevent parasites, although if properly matched to flow can be useful.

 

[b0bab0ey]

I have a 77 gallon tank thats well established. Bought from a friend complete with everything minus a skimmer and a UVsterilizer. Plan to QT any new addition but i was wanting to put a UV on the tank. Is this overkill or will it work for water clarity and any diseases that may come about. Tank is currently ickless! knock on wood.. Thanks

this is the one i found on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Odyssea-Pon...625?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890c93991

this is the one i found on aquatraders but i dont think it comes with the powerhead
http://www.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-UV-Sterilizer-36W-p/45013.htm

Research the cost of replacement bulbs before purchasing one.

 

[ROBONE20]

Will UV help reduce the chance of bacterial infections? I was considering using one for water clarity, to minimize the use of carbon and use it sparingly.

 

[b0bab0ey]

Will UV help reduce the chance of bacterial infections? I was considering using one for water clarity, to minimize the use of carbon and use it sparingly.

IMO, no, not really. At the very least it's no more effective in reducing bacterial infections than it is parasitic infections.

If (BIG IF) the flow is adjusted properly & the bulb changed regularly, a UV will kill almost anything (good or bad) that passes thru it. As the name suggests, it sterilizes your water which is why it is so good for water clarity purposes. It's able to keep algae spores (and others) down to a minimum. The problem is most nasties (parasites, pathogenic bacteria, worms, etc.) are able to reproduce at a rate faster than the UV can kill them off. Or they entrench themselves in the substrate/rock and don't get sucked into the UV. At least not until they've managed to reproduce and continue their life cycle.

As the name suggests, bacterial infections are caused by pathogenic bacteria. Unlike parasites/worms, pathogenic bacteria is almost always present in our aquariums just like the nitrifying bacteria which lives in our rocks/sand. The UV would have to be capable of killing ALL the bacteria (good & bad) to get the pathogenic kind out. The only thing that keeps it away from our fish is a healthy immune system. And just like in humans, an open cut/wound or a compromised immune system makes infection more likely.

 

[taiscici]

First, they sell UV, second MrTuskfish is correct. It will not prevent parasites, although if properly matched to flow can be useful.

If set up correctly it will be useful. It will not 100% prevent diseases and nothing will but it definitely helps water quality, control diseases and help boost fish"s immune system. Not saying it works 100%, but it"s a useful equipment when set up correctly at least for me.

 

[snorvich]

Will UV help reduce the chance of bacterial infections? I was considering using one for water clarity, to minimize the use of carbon and use it sparingly.

In my opinion it may help IF properly matched to flow. Definitely will help for water clarity.

 

[snorvich]

If set up correctly it will be useful. It will not 100% prevent diseases and nothing will but it definitely helps water quality, control diseases and help boost fish"s immune system. Not saying it works 100%, but it"s a useful equipment when set up correctly at least for me.

If it works for you, terrific. I cannot recommend UV except as a water clarifier.