I am setting up a 60G cube which is 24x24x24.
Not sure whether I need a UV sterilizer or not. I have read most posts on here in regards to that subject and it seems that:
A)they don’t harm nutrients in any noticeable way - good.
B)they are only useful for GWA and killing bacteria if you have say... discus.
Hence my question - with small fish load of mainly shrimp, most of the focus being on plants, do I need one, is it going to be even remotely beneficial?
I noticed Tom seems to recommend having one, since they cant hurt, and I would get one, except my stand is also 24x24, and I already have a lot of stuff in there - including 2 cartridge filters - (just the OC with a back flush loop is taking a lot of space).
I do use UV on my 240 planted discus tank, but with 6-4 feedings a day, it needs one. however it seems that with low fish load, its at best a questionable option. Please chime in!
Also, I have picked a 250 HQI MH pendant for the tank(relatively tall at 24), didn’t want to go with 150 since I didn’t want to keep it too low above water. What height would I keep a 250w so that the substrate level still gets enough light
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Chris.
Not sure whether I need a UV sterilizer or not. I have read most posts on here in regards to that subject and it seems that:
A)they don’t harm nutrients in any noticeable way - good.
B)they are only useful for GWA and killing bacteria if you have say... discus.
Hence my question - with small fish load of mainly shrimp, most of the focus being on plants, do I need one, is it going to be even remotely beneficial?
I noticed Tom seems to recommend having one, since they cant hurt, and I would get one, except my stand is also 24x24, and I already have a lot of stuff in there - including 2 cartridge filters - (just the OC with a back flush loop is taking a lot of space).
I do use UV on my 240 planted discus tank, but with 6-4 feedings a day, it needs one. however it seems that with low fish load, its at best a questionable option. Please chime in!
Also, I have picked a 250 HQI MH pendant for the tank(relatively tall at 24), didn’t want to go with 150 since I didn’t want to keep it too low above water. What height would I keep a 250w so that the substrate level still gets enough light
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Chris.