UV sterilizers what you think

[nightmarepl]

What you guys think of UV sterilizers do they work will it help? Will it make a difference?
Algae issues dirty glass smelly tank will a UVS actually help or is it a waste of money

 

[mickeysreef <*))))<]

No. Uv is just to clear the water column and or parasites. Bad smell use some carbon. Lots of algae, get snails, algae fish like tangs, blenny, bubble algae get emerald crabs. Use prime if your going through mini cycles.

 

[MadReefer]

Agree. Need carbon to remove the smell.

 

[nightmarepl]

So many i should just return the UV?

Agree. Need carbon to remove the smell.

No. Uv is just to clear the water column and or parasites. Bad smell use some carbon. Lots of algae, get snails, algae fish like tangs, blenny, bubble algae get emerald crabs. Use prime if your going through mini cycles.

 

[mickeysreef <*))))<]

So many i should just return the UV?

I'd keep it for 29 days if the return window is 30 days. Just in case.

 

[MadReefer]

That up to you. UV can help keep tank clear of some algae and certain bacteria that's harmful.

 

[The Gooch]

It really depends if you went with a proper/oversized UV. If so you will notice clearer water, less green film algae growth, and less or no fish parasites. If it’s undersized it’s a waste of money and effort. You won’t see any benefits.

 

[knockout]

I always run UV, which helps keep nasties in check

 

[MadReefer]

I bought a 22w UV light from Amazon and seems to help.

 

[hans24hrs]

I've always run a UV. Found out help l helped with algea. Also never had any issues with loss of fish due to disease/parasite.
But to each their own. It seems like they are always going back and forth with UV. For a while everyone says they are must have, then it goes to not needed.

On a separate note. After we booked one up on my patents pond years ago it really helped with algea.