Disadvantages of UV sterelizer
- Thread starter rohnds
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well, a major disadvantage is that to actually be effective you need a really powerfull unit which will initially cost a few hundred dollars to setup, furthermore, the cost of running one and replacing bulbs can become prohibitive very quickly
I think UV Sterilizers are one of those gadgets that have found their way into the hobby that really aren't necessary...if you stay on top of water changes and general tank maintenance you really shouldn't need one in my opinion
I think UV Sterilizers are one of those gadgets that have found their way into the hobby that really aren't necessary...if you stay on top of water changes and general tank maintenance you really shouldn't need one in my opinion
The disadvantages are they don't really do much, and they drain your wallet of money.
They have nada to do with filtration, and the ones 99% of hobbyists use aren't likely effective against the common parasites they're used to combat as 1. the hobbysist units aren't powerful enough to kill ich and 2. you need to change the bulbs very, very often, and clean the tubing.
So if you're looking to reduce water changes money spent on a UV is about as useful as spending it on beer.
What do you think they do in the 'for' section?
They have nada to do with filtration, and the ones 99% of hobbyists use aren't likely effective against the common parasites they're used to combat as 1. the hobbysist units aren't powerful enough to kill ich and 2. you need to change the bulbs very, very often, and clean the tubing.
So if you're looking to reduce water changes money spent on a UV is about as useful as spending it on beer.
What do you think they do in the 'for' section?