Aquariums and Fish

[Twitch_80]

What do you guys think about uv filters? I have never considered them until now and I only am as I may be running multiple tanks on one sump and Im thinking they would stop something spreading from one tank to another if it ever happened. Would it be a waste of money?

Anyone?

[Squirtle]

mmmm it all depends twitch, some people love them some hate them.

they do work, but some bacteria the aquarium ones are not strong enough to kill. the only down side with UVs is your fish wont have an immune system and they also kill good bacteria. so if a disease does occur your fish will be very weak having a low immune system and most wont be able to fight it off.

I personally use a 1-2 month QT (quarantine) method which I find is great. but some people dont want to run one tank just for sick fish nor can they wait to add them to the display tank. I just prefer having stronger fish.

[Venomous1111]

squirtle hit the nail on the head there.

As long as your tank has good filtration and maintained properly then it's not neccesary.

[Twitch_80]

Yeah I have been arguing with someone about the immune system, they are saying there is no proof but if a fish isnt subjected to small amounts of nasties, just like other animals, I dont see how its immune system could be as strong. That and the fact that the globes need changing etc I dont think Im a fan, I just wanted some opinions. They work on uvc dont they? Or is it just large amounts of a and b? I didnt think they were too bad on the good bacteria such as filter media bacteria? I thought they just targeted solid particles so to speak. Ahh I think Ill leave them alone, too many questions and maybe's lol. Yes I have a qt as well, only 2.5ft but does the job.

[Venomous1111]

Yeah I have been arguing with someone about the immune system, they are saying there is no proof but if a fish isnt subjected to small amounts of nasties, just like other animals, I dont see how its immune system could be as strong. That and the fact that the globes need changing etc I dont think Im a fan, I just wanted some opinions. They work on uvc dont they? Or is it just large amounts of a and b? I didnt think they were too bad on the good bacteria such as filter media bacteria? I thought they just targeted solid particles so to speak. Ahh I think Ill leave them alone, too many questions and maybe's lol. Yes I have a qt as well, only 2.5ft but does the job.

Not sure on the light spectrum they use most likely uv-c but as squirtle said they do more harm then good overall.

[Twitch_80]

Yep cool, thats what I figured. Cheers guys.

[RileysGeckos]

Do you mean on line becuase if you do check on LiveFish and chack out fresh water and look at the rainbows because most of there stock are natives rainbows.
Im the one that ring you up the other not about the geckos..

i have been breeding cherry shrimp at the moment and there will go alright with the BN's and guppies and im breeding guppies at the moment as well.
When are you going to have the geckos in stock so i can see what you have ?

[Venomous1111]

Do you mean on line becuase if you do check on LiveFish and chack out fresh water and look at the rainbows because most of there stock are natives rainbows.
Im the one that ring you up the other not about the geckos..

i have been breeding cherry shrimp at the moment and there will go alright with the BN's and guppies and im breeding guppies at the moment as well.
When are you going to have the geckos in stock so i can see what you have ?

Who's this directed at?

[Twitch_80]

lol I think it was regarding the 'what colourful natives can I add' post but a bit random

[RileysGeckos]

geckojosh im only new to thhis forum

[GeckoJosh]

geckojosh im only new to thhis forum

Hey,
Thanks for the advice.
I should have some geckos over the next few weeks, just depends on what hatches on time etc

[mad_at_arms]

geckojosh im only new to thhis forum

when responding to a certain post use the "Reply with quote" button.

[Twitch_80]

Nice garage you have yourself Jesse!!

[RileysGeckos]

when responding to a certain post use the "Reply with quote" button.

thanks for that mad_at_arms.

Hey,
Thanks for the advice.
I should have some geckos over the next few weeks, just depends on what hatches on time etc

Okay, becuase im getting a terrium for some geckos on 31st of august and im hoping to buy some then if you still have some in stock what are incubating at the moment?

[Twitch_80]

You would have more luck to start another thread....