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Ozone & UV Sterilizers

Learn how Ozone and UV (Ultra Violet) sterilizers can be used to prevent and eliminate saltwater ich infestations in saltwater or reef tank systems, as well as help rid aquariums of other water borne diseases such as fungal, viral, and even algae blooms.
Top UV Sterilizers
UV sterilizers are used in aquariums and ponds to kill bacteria and parasites as well as help eliminate unwanted free floating algae.
UV Sterilization: What is it and How is it Used?
From your About Guides Article Archive, a discussion on what UV sterilization is, how UV sterilizers work and are used in a saltwater aquarium, as well as what the pros and cons are of using this type of filtration for treating aquarium water and disease.
Ozone & UV Use In Marine Filtration
From the WetWebMedia Marine Aquarium Articles Archive, this comprehensive article by Robert Fenner goes into great detail about the use of ozone, UV sterilizers, as well as protein skimmers for filtration.
Ozone, Benefits of Using
Aquamasters USA gives their opinion on the benefits of using UV ozone sterilization for treating water supply sources.
UV Sterilizer FAQs
From the WetWebMedia Marine Aquarium Archive, here is an extensive collection of email formatted FAQs about using UV sterilizers that Robert Fenner gives his replies to.
UV Sterilizers
From Bruce Hallman, this FAQ section gives information about how UV's work, the three types you can use, and problems that may reduce kill rate.

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