Aquarium Screensaver

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UV light is indiscriminate in the destruction of free-floating micro-organisms. It kills "good guys" as well as bad. These beneficial microbes are absolutely necessary in almost all captive environments. For this reason: 1) Initial, break-in periods of new aquatic set-ups are run without the UV being turned on. 2) It is suggested that UVs be left off in conjunction with some therapeutic treatments, but can be used with others.

Organisms maintained in a "well-filtered", strongly UV sterilized system

Respective luminosities (initially) are 2-3000 for regulars and up to 9,000 for HO and VHO depending on wattage and make.

For all types there are new "electronic ballasts on the market that you definitely want to employ. These modern marvels utilize solid-state architecture, run much cooler than tar types, extending lamp life, discounting phase-shift, saving electricity, and reducing waste heat production. Whats more, you can set them up on dimmer controls to duplicate (heres a new word for you) crepuscular conditions; and s

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The beneficial effects of U.V. are enhanced by utilizing the filter system order described above and by arranging for as complete a circulation pattern as possible in your live-holding system. More vigorous flows are not necessarily to be avoided, but reducing dwell time will result in loss of efficiency per pass. Passing all the water in the system though the filter mechanisms once or more an hour is ideal.

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Most U.V. lamps are engineered to operate at around 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler water systems or systems with debris or pressure that migh

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Photography is a still of life posted a reply:

Ok well i would agree with everyone here about the guppy being the hardiest fish you can buy, not much else will survive where these happy critters cant.

I think as you are a newby to aquariu.

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Does anyone know how to contact the owners of the Mad Reefer? I realized that it closed, but they have (had?) a fish tank of mine on consignment. I am looking to either reclaim the fish tank or see if it sold. Even if you just have the previous owners' names, that would be great. Thanks!.