View Poll Results: Do you use UV on your tanks

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  1. Sat Jun 25, 2005, 02:08 PM #1
    Merrilyn
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    Poll. Do you use UV on your tanks?

    Just wondering how many of us have UV units on our tanks.

    Comments welcome.
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  2. Sat Jun 25, 2005, 02:12 PM #2
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    UV units on all my tanks.

    Units range from 11w to 36w

    I am considering adding a second 36w unit to my main display tank, as well as a Nitrate Reducter (& controller).

    also, considering getting a 4-5 phase RO unit for water purification.

    UV = extra insurance
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  3. Sat Jun 25, 2005, 02:13 PM #3
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    UV on all my tanks too, 24/7 on , never turn them off
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  4. Sat Jun 25, 2005, 02:34 PM #4
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    I don't run any,I have no reason to run one.
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  5. Sat Jun 25, 2005, 09:55 PM #5
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    i don't run uv

    up until last week i have never had a problem with my fish

    so i have just never though of it
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  6. Sun Jun 26, 2005, 09:43 AM #6
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    Suprising 6 out ten people use a UV system, so far, I dont no anyone that uses one
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  7. Sun Jun 26, 2005, 10:16 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by kalebjarrod
    i don't run uv

    up until last week i have never had a problem with my fish

    so i have just never though of it
    Yeah , i think if you do regular water changes ( eg: every second day ), theres shouldnt be a problem with the fish.
    But sometimes im busy with study (uni) and only have a change to do water changes once a week, and this where UV prevent diseases and other bad stuff due to my slackness :P -_-
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  8. Mon Jun 27, 2005, 03:34 AM #8
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    I installed a 9W system (vorton 4500) just over 1 week ago. The overnight difference was incredible, and I already perform 30-50% WC at least twice a week. After a 3 day absence from my tank i was further amazed at the water clarity. At first i thought i had a catastrophic leak the water was so clean.

    Having a 285L bare bottom with potted plants means lots of light and reflection around the tank. My regular water changes kept algae levels low. The addition of UV has eliminated any traces of cloudy water, green spots etc.... and any concern i have of it returning.

    I love this thing and the impact it has made on my tank!!
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  9. Mon Jun 27, 2005, 11:51 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by shrimp paste
    I installed a 9W system (vorton 4500) just over 1 week ago.
    I love this thing and the impact it has made on my tank!!
    what size tank have you got this one for??????how much did it cost???Jim
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  10. Mon Jun 27, 2005, 11:59 AM #10
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    I find my water is crystal clear when i clean the glass
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