UV or No UV - That is the question....

[Joe Knows Reefs]

I have a 33g zoa/paly frag tank which is plumbed into my larger system. Over time I've seen different zoas/palys melt and I have assumed it was due to different infections after fragging (I dip with revive or Coral Rx - depending on what I have). I have been considering adding some UV and was wondering what different people thought about it.

 

[Joe Knows Reefs]

Ttt

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[Just Clownin Around]

i was thinking the same thing,
just now sure how effective it would be

 

[Murfman]

UV will take out good things as well as some of the bad things. Unless you have a really big one, you are not going to get all of the bad things that are in the water column.

 

[Joe Knows Reefs]

UV will take out good things as well as some of the bad things. Unless you have a really big one, you are not going to get all of the bad things that are in the water column.

Would it be helpful to freshly fragged zoas/palys though?

 

[Joe Knows Reefs]

Anyone?

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[salty92]

Honestly I dont believe it would make that much of a difference. Remember this is just another piece of equipment that you have to add to the power bill and a bulb that need replacement. As long as you are getting your fish and coral from a reputable fish store and not directly from the ocean you should be fine!

 

[Joe Knows Reefs]

Honestly I dont believe it would make that much of a difference. Remember this is just another piece of equipment that you have to add to the power bill and a bulb that need replacement. As long as you are getting your fish and coral from a reputable fish store and not directly from the ocean you should be fine!

Really? I always thought zoanthids can become more susceptible to infections when stressed or freshly cut...