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UV always comes with detailed instructions in the box but I run them 24/7. I have two on my reef at different water speeds going 24/7Is it alright to run the UV sterilizer all the time? should i turn it on periodically?
Is this true, sounds good..24/7 , if you don’t the bulb will die quicker
Yes Turning Most lightbulbs on and off is harder on them then leaving them on (I don’t know about leds)Is this true, sounds good..
Just run it 24/7 there’s no reason not to
Well that’s fine, most of my beneficial bacteria are in the rockworkThere isn't?
I personally would not use one at all because I do not want it killing the bacteria that I spend efforts to get into the water column to feed filter feeders (e.g., organic carbon dosing).
Well that’s fine, most of my beneficial bacteria are in the rockwork
Its all personal preference, run a UVC or don’t, I run one in both my systems 24/7, maybe it works, or maybe I’m missing
Yes I agree with that completely, I’ve seen the same growth in sponges definitely, my answer to the OP “Is it alright to run the UV sterilizer all the time?” without mention to sponges etc., was basically yesYour tank certainly is very nice, but my aim with the water-borne bacteria is to support filter feeders, such as sponges. Bacteria on the rock surfaces aren't useful in that context, unless and until they break loose and are in the water.
When I started organic carbon dosing (vinegar), there was a clear increase in growth and number of sponges in my tank.
So how long would you run it each day? And better night or day time?Your tank certainly is very nice, but my aim with the water-borne bacteria is to support filter feeders, such as sponges. Bacteria on the rock surfaces aren't useful in that context, unless and until they break loose and are in the water.
When I started organic carbon dosing (vinegar), there was a clear increase in growth and number of sponges in my tank.
Now we know where all the yellow tangs went.Well that’s fine, most of my beneficial bacteria are in the rockwork
Its all personal preference, run a UVC or don’t, I run one in both my systems 24/7, maybe it works, or maybe I’m missing something.....
Really? I have been really debating shutting mine off for 12 hours a day on a tank that I will not be adding any more fish to unless something sad happens. My other tank, once I get rid of this hitch hikers that has caused 6 months of pain, I will be adding a bunch of fish and will want it on I think to control fish parasites. But, help me with this. I read that all the beneficial bacteria is on the rock and substrate. I have just found it hard to think that if running non stop, we are sterilizing the good bad and my exes. When it comes to UV I’m really confused as you can’t really see what the heck you are doing. Sigh…There isn't?
I personally would not use one at all because I do not want it killing the bacteria that I spend efforts to get into the water column to feed filter feeders (e.g., organic carbon dosing).
I think there are too many variables to make that assurance. Size and contact time vs volume, bio load, feeding, etc. I would hedge and say it simply depends on the system.Yes I agree with that completely, I’ve seen the same growth in sponges definitely, my answer to the OP “Is it alright to run the UV sterilizer all the time?” without mention to sponges etc., was basically yes