best uv sterilizer for biocube 29?

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looks like biocube makes one specifically for biocube but i've read they're bulbs suck and they overcharge for new ones ...

anybody have good experiences with your uv sterilizer? suggestions?
 
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no sump, just the refugium in the back with carbon filter, bio-balls, sponge filter, and pump
 

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Is your tank fish only or reef? If it’s a reef, don’t use the UV sterilizer.
 

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From what I've seen uv sterilizer is used for pest and microorganisms to either kill them or sterilize them. But for that to happen you need a powerful bulb plus good contact time. That's why the biocube one is known for being bad. I'm no pro but if I were you I'd look up exactly what they do and if that adds a ton to the set up.
 

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From what I've seen uv sterilizer is used for pest and microorganisms to either kill them or sterilize them. But for that to happen you need a powerful bulb plus good contact time. That's why the biocube one is known for being bad. I'm no pro but if I were you I'd look up exactly what they do and if that adds a ton to the set up.

You’re not saying don’t A uv sterilizer, you’re saying don’t use the biocube one!
 

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