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I've heard mixed things about UV. Some say it's overkill for a community tank unless you've got persistent issues. My 40 breeder does fine without one, just weekly water changes and a sponge filter. Maybe try improving other stuff first?


Fair point, but UV's not just for fixing problems. It's ...

UV sterilizers can be a game changer if you're dealing with algae or pathogens. I've run one on my 75 gallon for years, hooked up to an Eheim 600. Just make sure you're not killing off beneficial bacteria. Flow rate matters too, gotta keep it slow for max exposure time.

Yeah, Bayer's not for the faint of heart. But if you're dealing with stubborn pests, sometimes you gotta cut it with the big guns. Just sayin'.

Bayer can work, but you gotta be precise. I use it at 5ml per gallon for 10 minutes, then triple rinse in tank water. It's brutal on AEFW and red bugs, but yeah, one wrong move and you're toast. Not for beginners.

I went through something similar with my scollys and montipora, they bleached after I added Kent Tech M to tackle bryopsis. My magnesium level didn't exceed the usual 1350, though. The good news is the Tech M did its job and cleared out the bryopsis in about a week. Now, I'm seeing the color slowly ...