SRC Member vito Posted October 10, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 10, 2005 anyone using UV sterilizer for FOWLR tank ...I heard that can help to clean white spot parasite is it true ..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 the short wavelength of a good UV will destroy the DNA of the free floating parasite... those attach to the fish will take some time . not a cure for ich, but rather serve as a enhancement to help control ich . Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vito Posted October 11, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 the short wavelength of a good UV will destroy the DNA of the free floating parasite... those attach to the fish will take some time . not a cure for ich, but rather serve as a enhancement to help control ich . I see So I think is good to use on FOWLR tank to help reduce ich right ....no harm to fish ..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 no harm to fish , unless u are shining it directly at ur fish lah. flow of the water through the UV muz be slow for suffient time for the short wavelength to penetrate and kill the parasite Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member AlfaRomeo Posted October 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 UV is highly beneficial in a FOWLR since it disrupts bacteria and also algae spores. Go for it. Make sure you get a big enuff unit for the flowrate you are pushing thru the UV unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member vito Posted October 11, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2005 Thank's all for sharing the experience ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 UV will not stop ich...i have a turbotwist 32x...the largest i can find...but i still see ich at times when i intro new fish. Having UV is better than not having it. If you can afford, please get one. But u ask me....it stops algae growth in my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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