UV light

[Blue tang]

What do you think about using a uv light in your salt water tank?

 

[pokmijn]

tried it dont see any difference dont waste the money.

 

[melosu58]

I used to have one but when it broke I didnt replace it. It only kills algea spores and parasites that go through the lighted chamber. The ones that stay down near the substrate will not be affected. We have this in our articles section.

UV Sterilizers and Their Use in Aquaria

 

[Blue tang]

I used to have one but when it broke I didnt replace it. It only kills algea spores and parasites that go through the lighted chamber. The ones that stay down near the substrate will not be affected. We have this in our articles section.

UV Sterilizers and Their Use in Aquaria

Thank you for your comments. They were very helpful.