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Originally posted by Gooserider
Agreed, I just put that comment in as further eveidence that the UV doesn't kill everything, so some kind of biocide would still be needed.
Gooserider
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I just re-read this thread, and i have to disagree.
The comment is about this quote:
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While UV sterilizers usually do no harm, do not use one when you first cycle your aquarium, as it may kill beneficial bacteria before they attach to the bio-media or gravel. Also, many medications can be "denatured" by the UV light, so the sterilizer should be turned off when using medications, especially chelat
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They are saying the UV DOES kill everything, so turn it off until the bacteria can attach to your gravel, etc.
So in our case, just make sure you start with a clean system and no worries - bacteria never live long enough to attach.
(iu know its like a huge thread resurrection, but i missed the end of this thread and felt the need to speak!)