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    I was thinking about getting a UV Sterilizer but i have no idea if it is just a waste of money. I haven't heard anything on here so I would like to get your input on this issue.

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    i had one in my 65g it was a FOWLR tank and worked great. I had hair alge like crazy and thats when i decided to buy one and run it. with-in a week alage was gone.
    90g mixed reef, 12g nano, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 ferrets.
    Driving the wife crazy.......PRICELESS.

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    You are likely to hear mixed reviews...I ran a 57 watt on a 215 gallon tank...I felt like it was beneficial...didn't have any problems with disease but i'm sure its not a cure all...i also quarantined live stock and slowly acclimated stuff...good luck!

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    I have one running on my 215. Which reminds me, it's way past time to change the bulb. I don't really think it's worthwhile, though. I won it on a MAAST raffle.
    Bill

    215g FOWLR... and anemones, GSP, gorgonians... carp, that isn't FO!

    "I killed my first SW Fish in 1971..."

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    I have one and run it all the time, I think they are beneficial. But that said, I bought a Ozone maker and once its up (that maybe months) off with the UV.
    wesheltonj

    90g Oceanic Reef-Ready Bowfront w/ AquaIllumination LED & GHL Profilux 3eX

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    I run U.V. with positive results. Ozone is much better.

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    We got ich from a fish we purchased at a LFS. We used a UV (along with other advice and treatments) and I believed it helped.

    We run a 18watt UV on our 125gal full time now.
    Back In Business!
    240gal BRICK!!

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