patrick19 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 So I stopped in at my LFS this weekend during a big sale that they were having and spotted a new BioCube item on the shelves - a UV Sterilizer made specifically for the 14/29 gallon 'Cubes. They were having a sale this weekend and it would have been something like $60, but it's $80 normally. I've got a few questions about this item - if anyone has purchased it I'd greatly appreciate any input. - First, is having one of these worth it? From my research into the matter, it seems like everyone's on the fence as to whether this really helps at all. I understand that the water is super clear and that it kills a lot of nasty bacteria, etc. But can it also kill beneficial bacteria? - Also, I have recently upgraded to a maxi-jet 900. From my understanding, it's meant to be fitted to the stock pump... will this create a problem? - Is that a reasonable price for something like this? Or should I just find a non "BioCube" specific model and use that? - Will heat be an issue for this? I understand that this is a pretty new release from BC - just curious to see if anyone here has already purchased one of these and what their experiences are with it. Thanks! Link to comment
zemuss Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Tagging along for input on the UV Sterilizer. "Z" Link to comment
kv2wr1 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Also Tagging along. Good Question. Someone's got to answer it. Link to comment
bwabwaz Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 TAGGING!! I saw one in my LFS for $40, NIB, and would like to know if it is worth it. Link to comment
patrick19 Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 I think this may be too new of an item haha. It doesn't seem like anyone has purchased one of these yet. I can't even find it on ebay or google. Maybe I should be one of the first to get one Link to comment
basser1 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 BUMP!! It's been out a few months now. Anyone try this yet or is it all hype? Link to comment
nitrofella Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I purchased one about a week ago. My water is much clearer, not that I had clarity issues before but I have noticed a pretty big difference. I think if you can afford to buy one they are a good idea, and so far I think it's worth the money. I also haven't noticed any increase in water temp, which I think would have seen by now. I also like the fact that any water returning to the tank passes through the sterilizer. Here it is installed on my BC29. Link to comment
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