kill good bacteria
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there is another link inside of this one to that goes a little deeper into the subject too http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315812
There are quite a few good UV threads here lately...
But in conclusion to the question here...
A UV light will (potentiall) kill any living organism (including bacteria) that passes through it...
"Beneficial Bacteria" (AOBs & NOBs) that we rely on 'grow on surfaces' as opposed to being free floating.
During the early stages of establishing an aquarium I would discourage the use of a UV light. This is to allow bacteria to form (on surfaces), become dislodged and take hold elsewhere in the tank. Once a tank is 'mature' meaning bacteria is established throughout the system, then a UV light holds no threat to distubring the bacterial balance in the tank.
But in conclusion to the question here...
A UV light will (potentiall) kill any living organism (including bacteria) that passes through it...
"Beneficial Bacteria" (AOBs & NOBs) that we rely on 'grow on surfaces' as opposed to being free floating.
During the early stages of establishing an aquarium I would discourage the use of a UV light. This is to allow bacteria to form (on surfaces), become dislodged and take hold elsewhere in the tank. Once a tank is 'mature' meaning bacteria is established throughout the system, then a UV light holds no threat to distubring the bacterial balance in the tank.
mos90;3988194; said:
In an ideal situation, you will want 'beneficial bacteria' on surfaces throughout your system...
Having a UV in line between your filter and your tank will prevent 'beneficial bacteria' from breaking loose from your filters media and migrating to your tank.
Thus having a UV inline between your filter and your tank will in no way disrupt the bacteria in your filter, it will just inhibit it from migrating throughout your system.