UV Sterilizer

[nuocmam]

Just wonder how strong an UV Sterilizer should I get for a planted tank , 100 G ? 18 watts, 36 watts, and what brands would you suggest ?
Thank you.

[Darbex]

Why do you want one?

[Totenkampf]

some people feel UV sterilizers properly condition the redox potential of the water. i have read some info but havent grasped the importance yet.

http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Redox_Potential.html

http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.html

if its just for green water then stuff the tank with fast growers like hornwart and the problem will work out

[troy tucker]

some people feel UV sterilizers properly condition the redox potential of the water. i have read some info but havent grasped the importance yet.

http://www.americanaquariumproducts....Potential.html
http://www.americanaquariumproducts....ilization.html

Jeff this was a good read. It made me want UVS.

[Darbex]

Green water can be solved with excel dosing and water changes. UV to me is a waste for a plant application. I would use it with SW and fish heavy tanks with little to no plants to help disease prevention. Just my 2 cents.

[jeb102385]

Great use on green water. I agree that it's a waste on a planted tank, but if you don't want to dose chemicals on the tank, its a good option. Btw turbo twist is about the best sterilizer on the market. I always used the biggest on my 150 when I had it.

[nuocmam]

Sorry, sorry ..that "planted tank" is kind of confusing, I should have said "going to be a planted tank" .
This tank is only 2 week "new", there are a few plants in there but that is all. I hope someday I will grow enough plants then learn about "aqua-scape" ..:-)
Fish-wise, I keep only about 25 small tetras for now. I might need an UV Sterilizer to keep "ugly" green algae from "bloo...oomming".
Advices on new tank also would be very helpful. Thanks.