Jfandre Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Does anyone use this on their freshwater tank? And if you do, what benefits do you actually see or feel you get? After a resistive ich infestation, we were told to think about a uv sterilizer... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I swear by UV on freshwater. I use a 25watt unit on my 300gal setup, overkill! I used to have a canister filter, with a 9w turbo twist UV unit on the filter discharge. I was sold on UV before discovering this but, the hoses into the filter and between filter and UV would become choked with biofilm quickly. Between UV and aquarium... They never needed to be cleaned out. Other effects I saw immediately: Clearer water. Even on new setups, you won't get that bacteria bloom -Grey water thing. Better appetite from livestock. Simple, effective, inexpensive. Why wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBarry1 Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 So how would you feel about my 15 watt on a 72 gal overkill wise? I think uv's are great on fresh water tanks. The only thing my fish die from is old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfandre Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Which brand do either of you use? The green killing machine that is 24 w says its good for tanks up to 120g (400l/hr). Should a uv sterilizer be doing more or less? The price we saw seemed reasonable for the unit, but we don't want to just get that one if there are better units/brands to look at. Thanks Edited February 12, 2015 by Jfandre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullymoto Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 This is the unit I have. Couldn't be happier with it. http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/AquaUV-Classic-Series-UV-Sterilizer-with-Wiper.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBarry1 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/uv-pa08w/Lifegard+Aquatics+Lifegard+UV+Sterilizer+-+15+Watt.html. that's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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