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UV Sterilizer - good or bad Jul 30, 2013 21:54:12 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 21:54:12 GMT -5

I setup my first reef tank about 6 weeks ago (75g with 20g sump), bought used from the Jungle. I currently have about 95 pounds of live rock and 60 pounds of sand. A handful of small corals, not sure names of all. Some fish, snails, crabs...

I have been researching using a UV sterilizer because I had heard they would help keep the fish healthy. But will they be bad for corals?
Half the reviews and people I ask say they use them and recommend them, the other half say no.

So are UV sterilizers a good investment for a reef aquarium or not?

noraallab Moderator Posts: 124	UV Sterilizer - good or bad Jul 30, 2013 23:53:51 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by noraallab on Jul 30, 2013 23:53:51 GMT -5 I do not have one (simply because I don't see a need for one in my setup) however my father in law had one on his 55 long and kept several species of lps and softies with no ill effects

TREVOR Forum Founder Forum Founder Forum Founder Posts: 1,489	UV Sterilizer - good or bad Jul 31, 2013 14:44:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TREVOR on Jul 31, 2013 14:44:15 GMT -5 I wouldn't spend the money on one, only 1 reason to buy one would be green water, it's not necessary

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