UV Sterilizer

[underpar]

Hi,

I have a 95 gallon reef system that has been running quite nicely with coral for about 8 months. I would like to introduce some fish into the tank. My LFS rep (whose opinion I value) recommends a UV sterilizer.

I have searched the subject and conclude that there is no definitive "Yes" or "No". Might anyone have some information or experiences that would help me come to a decision?

Thanks, Fred

[capn_hylinur]

IMO if you use a quarantine tank for everything you purchase including coral, and observe for 4-6 weeks then you can keep your main tank disease free.
A quarantine tank is alot cheaper then a uv sterilzer.

[greenbean36191]

And if disease is your concern, UV has been shown repeatedly to have no effect on recirculating systems anyway.

[jackfrost]

Ozone !

Not UV.

[stuccodude]

8 months and no fish, i praise your patience, good luck and i run a uv and my water is so clear and 11 months with no algea bloom(my tanks 11 months old) good luck

[capn_hylinur]

Originally posted by stuccodude
8 months and no fish, i praise your patience, good luck and i run a uv and my water is so clear and 11 months with no algea bloom(my tanks 11 months old) good luck

uv's my have some affect on algae---but by far you should be congratuated for keeping your phosphates and nitrates at extremely low levels.
again for the hefty price tag on uv's for algae control --you are best to handle phosphates and nitrates in your tank by other less costly methods.

[capn_hylinur]

Originally posted by stuccodude
8 months and no fish, i praise your patience, good luck and i run a uv and my water is so clear and 11 months with no algea bloom(my tanks 11 months old) good luck

I removed my uv sterilzer about six months ago and
my water is extremely clear for 70 bucks with these:

[tktodd]

I also run two of these reactors. One with phosban and one with de-nitrate at the moment. I also run a turbo twist UV at 20 GPH to kill any ich that may arise.