to UV or not to UV???

[maxwell2002]

Looking for advice and opinions on UV sterilizers for my 75g FOWLR. Do they kill "all" algea? I want snails and such, but would i have to provide all their food?

 

[matt6765]

Looking for advice and opinions on UV sterilizers for my 75g FOWLR. Do they kill "all" algea? I want snails and such, but would i have to provide all their food?

UV sterilizers kill all free floating algae. You can feed your snails algae sheets or blanched veggies.

 

[maxwell2002]

have you used them? Would you recommend one? Or should i not bother? I want crystal clear water!

 

[Caseyboy]

Uv makes a big difference in algae growth. Water clarity has more to do with the quality and water changes on a regular basic. If the lighting is good you will not have any trouble feeding snails from just what grows on the glass.

 

[maxwell2002]

cool, thank you

 

[Caseyboy]

Oh yeah I do recommend them. I use a turbo twist on my 75gal. Reef . I did wait a week or 2 when first starting a tank to not hurt the bacteria.

 

[maxwell2002]

gotcha thanks

 

[iDream]

I wouldn't spend the money personally, but to each his own