copper or uv?

[twp]

I'm creating a quarantine tank to stop the ich cycle. What are your
thoughts on using copper vs. a uv sterilizer? Apparently, I can't use
both?

[Dragon Slayer]

I personally believe copper has no use in the marine hobby.

it is not only very toxic to any inverts in even the smallest quantity but
is also toxic to fish to an extent.

I'm sure there will be others who swear by its use in the treatment of ill
fish though.

kc

"twp" > wrote in message
m...
> I'm creating a quarantine tank to stop the ich cycle. What are your
> thoughts on using copper vs. a uv sterilizer? Apparently, I can't use
> both?

[Steve Sells]

why not?

Copper will kill off all inverts in the tank.
UV will only kill what passes through the UV unit.

Steve

"twp" >
> I'm creating a quarantine tank to stop the ich cycle. What are your
> thoughts on using copper vs. a uv sterilizer? Apparently, I can't use
> both?

[Steve Sells]

I forgot to mention, Copper will bond to the rocks,etc., and leach out over
time. Killing later. Copper the gift that keeps on giving

Steve

> Copper will kill off all inverts in the tank.
> UV will only kill what passes through the UV unit.
>
> Steve