When To Turn On Sterilizer

[fishman120]

Hi Everyone... My tank just fished cycling yesterday. The sterilizer is ready to go, but has been turned off during the cycling. My question is can I turn it on now ?? TIA... Have a great night everyone !!

 

[Naughts]

It depends on your set up. The beneficial bacteria need darkness to thrive. If the filter is exposed to the light I would say not. A newly establishing tank does not have a robust population of bacteria.

 

[fishman120]

The sterilizer is in the return line to the tank, and completely separate from the canister filter.

 

[Naughts]

This will be ok to turn on.

 

[fishman120]

Thank You.. Cheers !!

 

[seangee]

No harm in using that. But FWIW it serves no useful purpose in a tropical tank and is not necessary. Once the bulb needs replacing may as well save the cash and disconnect it

 

[Treestone]

Some people do claim it serves purpose through removing bacteria from the water column which may negatively affect the fish. More of as a preventative from bacterial infections and green water etc.. but will not fix the underlying problem provoking such issues. It won't affect your nitrifying bacteria.

 

[fishman120]

Some people do claim it serves purpose through removing bacteria from the water column which may negatively affect the fish. More of as a preventative from bacterial infections and green water etc.. but will not fix the underlying problem provoking such issues. It won't affect your nitrifying bacteria.

Got it, Have A Nice Day And Thank You !!

 

[Treestone]

Your setup is perfect btw, much more effective than buying a canister with it inbuilt

 

[fishman120]

Your setup is perfect btw, much more effective than buying a canister with it inbuilt

Thank you. Enjoy The Day !