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April 24th, 2006, 05:54 PM
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UVsterilizer for my reef how much will it help
im adding a Agua UV 15watt w/wiper to my 70 gallon reef only going to run when my lights are on what do you guys think and how much will this help my fish and coral
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 70 gallon reef/12gal nano cube Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4 years Other Intrests: FISHING,CARS,TANKS, Last edited by rarecoral21; April 24th, 2006 at 06:09 PM. 
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April 24th, 2006, 08:30 PM
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A 15Watt UV unit is way overkill for a 70 Gal tank in my opinion and there would be no harm in running it 24/7. Also check the helpful articles section there is an article there that lists sizes and flow rates needed to accomplish what you want it to. Algae control is a faster flow rate the parasite control so check that out before you make your purchase.
Just my  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90G FW 60G Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Year or so
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April 25th, 2006, 03:55 PM
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I always ran mine when I had a algea problem or introducing new fish to help control ich. Otherwise I kept mine off to save from replacing the bulb every 6 months.
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April 25th, 2006, 07:35 PM
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yeah it depends what you want it to help control. If its for parasites the flow is higher or lower... (johns article will ttell you) and obviously if its algae the flow is the opposite.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Finally my sand, LR and base, and water!!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: still lots of reading Other Intrests: cars and fish
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