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Unread 03/25/2011, 11:25 AM   #7
m2434
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Originally Posted by davocean View Post
I completely disagree w/ m2434's comment, I've seen many nice reefs w/ a UV, but expect this topic to be debated, as always...
I run a Current gamma 15w
I've had many mixed reefs w/ them, nems, sps, never had an issue keeping either.
What comments do you completely disagree with? I never said you can't have nems, sps, etc... I said 4 things.

Said another way, these 4 things are as follows.

1) Your diversity of plagic bacteria, which are a key component of a natural reef, will be limited. However, I said you should be able to compensate with extra light. BTW, this is common in the hobby as plagic bacteria is already fairly limited, but why limit it it more?

2) A uv has only been shown to limit floating microorganisms, and has not been shown to reduce disease in our types of systems.

3) It requires extra maintenance.

4) you can accomplish the same results with other methods, which IMO have more benefits.


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