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Post by Carl on Oct 14, 2021 12:39:46 GMT -5
AAP recommends one of our most in depth and experience based article in our library (which has been reference by many in the industry/hobby including Disney World) AQUARIUM OR POND ULTRAVIOLET STERILIZATION How UV-C Sterilizers Work from A to Z; www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumUVSterilization.htmlEXCERPT: "A Little Background: I started using UV Sterilizers in 1977 (I have been in the hobby since 1968), and started experimenting with these devices in 1978. This includes designing my own to experiment with theories to explain certain results. I also used control groups with many of my larger aquarium maintenance clients (one alone, the Bahooka Restaurant, had over 100 aquariums).
I also have read much research, including research outside the often anecdotal aquarium keeping hobby, which often explained results I was getting in some experiments in the 1990s that explained the role in Redox and UVC and how True UV Sterilizers can lower oxidative stress. One way I measured results in testing specific UV devices was to use a murky slurry of water with bacteria grown from decomposing fish food and back yard dirt, and then time how long certain UV devices would clear the the aquarium this was added too.
I have used most every type of UV Sterilizer & Clarifier over the years, including; the Nektonics UG Filter UV, the Lifeguard, Aqua UV, Emperor UV, Terminator UV, AquaTop UV, TMC UVs, Tetra UVs, and the list goes on!!"
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