Okay, I will receive my new Aqua UV 40 watt sterilizer any day. I was wondering when I should operate it... 24/7, night time only, day time only? I know that a UV sterilizer is not a cure but instead it simply reduces the amount of parasites the fish are subjected to. This gives the fish's immune system a stronger chance to build up a tolerance.
For those of you that have or have had a UV Sterilizer, how was it operated? What was the schedule that you found to be the best?
I plan on using it for at least 4-8 weeks after new additions are added. The ich life cycle states that the ICH "Theront stage" hatch early morning so early morning operation is certainly important. I was thinking 6am - 10pm.... Will this be enough?
I am also concerned with heat gernerated from the UV and the large pump... I will add another fan to the top of the display while running the UV... hopefully, that will offset the temp increase...
Let me know what has worked for you!
Thanks in advance!
For those of you that have or have had a UV Sterilizer, how was it operated? What was the schedule that you found to be the best?
I plan on using it for at least 4-8 weeks after new additions are added. The ich life cycle states that the ICH "Theront stage" hatch early morning so early morning operation is certainly important. I was thinking 6am - 10pm.... Will this be enough?
I am also concerned with heat gernerated from the UV and the large pump... I will add another fan to the top of the display while running the UV... hopefully, that will offset the temp increase...
Let me know what has worked for you!
Thanks in advance!