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	How often do Inverts die? UV sterilizer for parasites?
Dafridge Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 113 Votes: 17 Registered: 16-Jul-2003	hey guys ~n~ gals, when i was at the LFS the guy said i shouldn't get any Inverts because if one of them dies my whole tank would die is that true? how often do the inverts such as turbo snails,hermit crabs and starfish die? about Uv sterilizers hesaid i SHOULD get one because t is easy to get parasites in a SW tank.. is this alos true or should i not listen to my LFS guy when i go there?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
fishguyoo7 Hobbyist Posts: 95 Kudos: 128 Votes: 14 Registered: 02-Apr-2005	I dont agree with the lfs guy. ive had snails and stuff die and i dont loose every thing else. Inverts are great to have in your tank they take care of all the dirty work cleaning algea and uneaten food, plus there cool. you can get a uv but that seems like a give and take. yes it could kill some bad stuff, but it can also kill your good bacteria. And from what ive expericed SW seem a lot less likely to get disease than FW. www.responsiblethrashers.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
DarkRealm Overlord Moderator metal-R-us Posts: 5962 Kudos: 2166 Registered: 23-Sep-2002	If you plan on going with a reef tank and keeping corals then IMO stay away from the UV. It will kill not only the parasites but also natural food that your tank makes that will feed the corals. I also agree with your LFS feeding you a line...even in my smallest tank(3/4g) I never had a problem with an invert dying and taking the whole tank with it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Dafridge Enthusiast Posts: 154 Kudos: 113 Votes: 17 Registered: 16-Jul-2003	god because id hate to pass up a $7 starfish and a $3 turbo snail. i dont mean to sound cheap but they seem like they will be more forgiving than a $20 clownfish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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