Green Killing Machine-U V sterilizer
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Green Killing Machine-U V sterilizer
I saw these recently at PETSMART and they're very cheap! I would like to get one and was hoping for some feedback and advice on it's use. I'm thinking about using it intermittently on several different tanks. I'd run it on the Q-tank as a preventative measure and likely on my other tanks as well. Does this sound feasible? Thanks for your help!!
I have 2 of them, and so far they have worked just fine for me.
One of them cleared up some Ich on some Cardinal Tetras, the other stopped some Flex in a mixed tank. (Water changes were also done, but no other meds)
I have one of them running right now on a Q-tank. Fish store had some Ich, and I think the tanks are run in common.
One of them cleared up some Ich on some Cardinal Tetras, the other stopped some Flex in a mixed tank. (Water changes were also done, but no other meds)
I have one of them running right now on a Q-tank. Fish store had some Ich, and I think the tanks are run in common.
38 tanks, 2 ponds over 4000 liters of water to keep clean and fresh.
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Also keep in mind that the bulbs have to be replaced either once or twice a year depending on type.Jim Powers wrote:What do these cost?
A typical UV sterilizer in the 9 watt range runs about $80-120 US and that's before you add the pump.
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Thanks for that S.S., I'll be careful.
I found this site in my search. There's lots of info about the use of UV and this guy has a different opinion of the G.K.M., but he's selling another model so??? I still think I'll get one though the via aqua unit looks pretty good for a bit more money.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com ... ation.html
I found this site in my search. There's lots of info about the use of UV and this guy has a different opinion of the G.K.M., but he's selling another model so??? I still think I'll get one though the via aqua unit looks pretty good for a bit more money.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com ... ation.html
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