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Unread 04/06/2020, 08:45 AM   #1
robrich342
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BIO Pellets and UV Sterilizer

Can you use both or is one better than the other ?


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Unread 04/06/2020, 08:47 AM   #2
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Both do different things. What do you want to accomplish?


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I was planning to add the UV to help prevent any unwanted micro organisms and algae control. I understand that it will kill some useful organisms as well ? I started using the Bio Pellets to help control Nitrates but I also have Chaeto . Not sure if I'm trying to over do things


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Patience-- hard to do but NOTING happens fast in a reef tank.
Many swear by UV, many do not use them, they do work but need the right flow for the unit.


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Unread 04/06/2020, 12:50 PM   #5
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Bio-pellets and UV have uses for certain problems, but neither are necessary. You can combine both, if you want.


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