uv sterilizer

[produceb]

I am debating getting a uv sterilizer, what are the drawbacks, and or anyones thoughts on if this is a good idea. Thank

 

[tecwzrd]

Moved to Hardware/Equipment forum:

IMO the benefits out way the minor draw backs. We have a good article that covers both.

 

[JM]

I also agree that the benefits outweigh any drawbacks that there might be.

 

[tecwzrd]

outweigh

I'll learn to spell one of these days

 

[produceb]

thank you. I am sold which one do you recommend

 

[tecwzrd]

The 15W Current USA model would be a good match for your 58 gal.

 

[melosu58]

Even though that is a good one I suggest the coralife turbo twist. IMO and IME they have excellent track records. This is what I use.

here

 

[produceb]

I know what the answer will probally be (you get what you pay for) but you never know. It is not always like that, I take my truck to jiffy lube for a oil change and my darn wife will never go anywhere but lexus for her's and I know and tell her that they do the same darn thing for 5 times less. Okay just venting.

Anyone have any experiences with the jebo sterilezer? the price seems to good to be true.

 

[melosu58]

It`s your money and you get what you want. I just posted what I use and my experience. But ultimately it`s up to you. One thing about the turbo twist is that it has a higher kill ratio due to it traveling in circles and staying longer in the lighted chamber.

 

[artoledo]

Sterilizers are awesome. Not only do they kill bacteria but make your tank crystal clear. And like everyone here, go with the coralife turbo twist. I plan to get one once mine gives up.

 

[mordred]

How have you guys set your's up? I just bought the 25W Aqua Ultraviolet and the thing is like 20 inches long, plus they don't provide any mounting brackets.

So its looks like I will need to strap it into the cabinet, buy some pvc elbows to run the vinyl tubing into, and call it a day. If there are any suggestions on better ways of installing one into the return line from my sump, please reply.

 

[melosu58]

I have mine in my return line. I just cut my return line and have it going in and out back to the main. I use the turbo twist though.

 

[produceb]

should I get rid of my snails, it sounds like they kill the algae

 

[roka64]

The snails eat the algae, they also eat fish waste, clean the glass, stir the sand and are a great part of my clean up crew.