just a quick question ben , wat is the benifit for these uv units for the average cichlid keeper???
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steve green
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Started by mrgreen, May 11 2004 08:56 PM
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eX024
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Posted 12 May 2004 - 04:29 AM
I'd like to know too....
In the descriptions for the other UV sterilisers it says:
If it does a good job on preventing algea I'd consider one.
In the descriptions for the other UV sterilisers it says:
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Reduces harmful bacteria
Kills algae growth
If it does a good job on preventing algea I'd consider one.
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urodacus
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Posted 12 May 2004 - 10:06 PM
UV sterilizers and handy to run if youve got a whitespot breakout etc. The UV pretty much kills anything in the water, so its good for controlling parasites while in their free living stage. Algae spores will also be killed. As far as i can tell, theyre not run continually, more used to help control a problem once its been identified. Could come in useful on quarantine tanks aswell, or when introducing new fish to an established system.
Ill leave the rest to Ben
Ill leave the rest to Ben
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Ageofaquariums
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Posted 13 May 2004 - 02:43 PM
Hi All,
urodacus Pretty much covered it. They help prevent and can destroy algae growth. They also destroy harmful bacteria which can cause white spot , fungus etc.. You can use it 24/7 but your fish will become reliant on it. I would reccomend you run it on your system for 2 days once a week.
Ben
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eX024
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Posted 14 May 2004 - 12:47 AM
I got a huge algea problem in my ocellatus tank, sick of scraping it off, maybe I should invest in one of these.
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Posted 14 May 2004 - 05:03 AM
i thought i'd add in that UV sterilizers will eventually need the quartz tubes cleaned and replaced when they blow.
I don't think I saw spares on the age of aquariums site. If there are no spares, I take it this is a disposable product, which you discard when it fails?
This might be something to consider.
I don't think I saw spares on the age of aquariums site. If there are no spares, I take it this is a disposable product, which you discard when it fails?
This might be something to consider.
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eX024
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Posted 14 May 2004 - 08:39 AM
oooh, thanks for the advice there buddy
I guess I really should just do the proper thing to reduce algea instead which is... ... I have no f#cking idea
isn't it something to do with excess nutrients from feeding too much?
I guess I really should just do the proper thing to reduce algea instead which is... ... I have no f#cking idea
isn't it something to do with excess nutrients from feeding too much?
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Ageofaquariums
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Posted 15 May 2004 - 07:11 PM
Hi,
Spare are listed on the website.
Ben
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Posted 08 June 2004 - 03:58 AM
I read that these are suppose to help clear the water, is this correct?
thanks
thanks
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Ageofaquariums
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Posted 08 June 2004 - 08:34 PM
Hi,
That is correct.
Regards Ben
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