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SoliSteve · 04-13-2006, 08:01 AM

I only use it if my Tangs have an outbreak of Ich, since they lack the mucuos coating that most marine fish have for protection. The only down side is that you risk damaging the balance of good bacteria and certain planktonic life. If you have a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) or Fish Only tank, it makes a lot more sense than continuously running on a reef tank.

04-13-2006, 08:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
SoliSteve Limpet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rosemont, PA Posts: 136 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Do you use a UV Sterilizer on your reef tank? I only use it if my Tangs have an outbreak of Ich, since they lack the mucuos coating that most marine fish have for protection. The only down side is that you risk damaging the balance of good bacteria and certain planktonic life. If you have a FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) or Fish Only tank, it makes a lot more sense than continuously running on a reef tank.