UV sterilizers?

[I Love Aqautic Weeds!]

What do UV sterilizers do and are they worth using on a planted tank?

 

[DaBub]

UV sterilizers use ultra violet radiation to damage or destroy the DNA of cells.

You night wish to post this question where they are discussing it.

http://www.barrreport.com/showthread.php/7303-UV-Sterilization-What-Do-You-Think

 

[Gerryd]

Hi,

I have found Wikipedia or Google an excellent tool for basic research questions:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UV_Sterilizer#Aquarium_and_pond

Then I can come back with more specific questions...........

 

[Biollante]

To UV Or Not To UV, That Is... Well, Up To You

What do UV sterilizers do and are they worth using on a planted tank?

Hi,

A UV-sterilizer is a device that destroys the DNA of living cells via the use of ultraviolet radiation, in our case any way UVC. :gw

As to whether UV-sterilizers are worth it for planted tanks, that is the debate.

My own opinion is four hours two or three days a week of an appropriately sized device is reasonable maintenance. For specific problems, more intense use is appropriate.

In my situation I am a bit more dependent since I have quite a few tanks on a closed loops. I also use it in closed loop aquaculture.

http://www.fishlore.com/uv_sterilizer.htm.
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5188035_uv-light-kill-bacteria_.html,

I hope this helps. Questions work anywhere, though occasionally we get confused.

Biollante