Does anyone use these things? Are they a gimmick? They sound good in theory but how well do they actually work? I hate the fact that I have to clean my glass every two or three days to keep it as clean as I like it to be. Will this help? Also, "IF" I decide to get one, I doubt I have enough room to place one in line w/ my return pump. How should I plumb it in? Would I need to just get a new pump and have it's own closed loop in my sump?
UV sterilizers??
- Thread starter Firesole
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They have uses in terms of killing bacteria and possible some disease parasites, but they will not prevent green algae problems. Reducing nutrients is a better approach, but most tanks require glass cleaning every few days or so anyway. A magnetic scraper may make the job less troublesome.
so if I already have a healthy tank for the most part I probably won't see any advantages??
I wouldn't see advantages in my tank, in any case. My fish, including tangs, never get sick that I can see. It may be more useful if you have VERY sick-prone fish, such as seahorses.
I wouldn't see advantages in my tank, in any case. My fish, including tangs, never get sick that I can see. It may be more useful if you have VERY sick-prone fish, such as seahorses.
