UV Sterilizer....good or bad?

[Gary Majchrzak]

x2 on heat

x2 on heat

UV + powerhead to push water through it = heater

ESPECIALLY noticeable in acrylic reef aquariums because acrylic is a good insulator

 

[fishman1234]

If I use a 36w on a 125 it would take alot for the tank just to warm up a degree wouldnt it? And since i have a steady cyano problem it would be conveinient right now to get one. Once my tank reaches possiby a year old I planned to start reduceing flow and eventually shut it off all together.
Does this sound good or should I let the tank run its course?

 

[tmz]

It's your tank ,your call and your money. I think everyone has tried to share enough information to help you make and informed decision. Good luck.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

UV will have little to no effect on your cyano problem.
36W UV + it's associated pump can have a significant impact on your aquarium's temperature depending on how it's set up.

So often the CONVENIENT solution is not the APPROPRIATE solution.

Your money is better spent elsewhere IMO.

 

[fishman1234]

I do think my money is better spent else where with all the info I have read and all of you have provided. I am probly put the money twords more live stock then and just keep scrapin and sucking that cyano out. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE, it was very informative and I didnt know I was gonna spark this long of a conversation. Its a great thread to come back to for future referance. Thanks again!!!

 

[tmz]

Check your PO4. if it's high try some gfo or another phospahte remover. It helps kick cyano out along with siphoning. Running some gac( granulated activted carbon ) should help too.

 

[fishman1234]

Thanks tom.I know the PO4 is a little high and the tank is still young so I know its gonna take some time for the cyano to get kicked out. I just put a big order into bulk reef supply for more gfo and carbon mainly because I also have a flatworm problem and I ordered the salifert flatworm exit and apparently when flat worms die the release a toxin into the water. The carbon is supposed to take the toxin and neutralize it because it is harmful in big quantities to the fish. Different topic though.....thanks again

 

[tmz]

Goodluck. gfo can get pricey. If you use a lot you may want to search up the thread in this forum on regeneration. I've actually reached a point with vodka and vinegar dosing where I don't use gfo anyomore(broke the habit about a month ago and PO4 is holding <.04ppm).Still use gac in smallamounts contiuously though.