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Hi guys was hoping to get a little advice on which UV sterilizer to get, so many to choose from..... My rack is 400lt about to expand it to 700lt,

So I am after something that will be overkill for 700lt, any help would be appreciated:encouragement:

Cheers, Andy

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Squiggle Shrimp Guru

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I got the UV twist from Ben, it's the only UVG in Aus(germicidal) I got the 54w but the smaller one will be plenty for that size system, they are pricey but if they save a few shrimplets then it's paid for. Alternatively if you don't want to spend that much just stay away from UVC as they are just clarifiers, not sterilizers. :encouragement:

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newbreed Shrimp Guru

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Wow, their stats are impressive! And price is up there but looks well worth it! I just did the google thing and found a couple of places!!

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Squiggle Shrimp Guru

Squiggle

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I'll PM you the link Andy, it's not a forum sponsor. :encouragement:

Definitely well worth it NB, already paid for itself 10 times over! :victorious:

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albash Shrimp Keeper

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I was thinking to get uv steriliser but not sure if its worth to do so. I have few problems for two tanks which casualty almost every week ( i even lost one of promising snow white that has bluish near to head area not sure if it is a blue bolt), discolour, inactive shrimp (they are not moving too much) and greenish and purpleish algae on the glass.

Is having uv streliser be helpful to improve shrimp's general well being?

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CNgo2006 Shrimp Master

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A UV steraliser will only remove/kill bacteria that passes through it (in the water column) in saying that yes it is worth it, especially during the hotter weather and if constantly adding new shrimp (introduce bacteria from sellers water which may turn out to be deadly) without quarantining shrimp first. If you do decide to get one do not skimp out and get the cheap ones, I have purchased the De Bary's UV steralisers, proven to be one of the best and used by many top breeders worlwide.

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A UV steraliser will only remove/kill bacteria that passes through it (in the water column) in saying that yes it is worth it, especially during the hotter weather and if constantly adding new shrimp (introduce bacteria from sellers water which may turn out to be deadly) without quarantining shrimp first. If you do decide to get one do not skimp out and get the cheap ones, I have purchased the De Bary's UV steralisers, proven to be one of the best and used by many top breeders worlwide.

O my goodness, when I see the price, shocking. It seems De Bary to be the top range. Do you have any recommendation that maybe 2nd or 3rd best uv steriliser?

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Guys,

 

If you are currently experiencing shrimps are not colouring up, I will suggest don't put in the UV Steriliser. I had tested them and found that it causes trace elements to be none absorbable. I think it causes them to precipitate much faster. If your shrimp are already having trace element deficiency (lost of non-white colour), the UV steriliser will make it worse.

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I was looking at purchasing a Teco chiller/heater/uv unit for my future set up.

 

Would it be better to get a separate chiller, heater and uv unit?

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