Paul,
Why the diatom filter vs the UV sterilizer?
Does a UV sterilizer kill all the copods and bacteria that keep your tank healthy?
I am changing from an ich free tank (10 years) to ich management... and want to help the fish I have with the transition... Do you think the Diatom filter helps remove the free swimming ich? OTHERS have said that your method works for you b/c your tank has more rock, a UV Sterilizer, and run Ozone. I am debating a UV Sterilizer or a diatom filter? would appreciate your input?
As I make this transition to ich management... what are your thoughts on me going to the beach and getting some live sand and adding that to my system? I cant help but think your use of live sea water and sand is part of your success???? OR I want to take some of your sand and water to seed my tank!
My blue tang doesn't look bad but he has ich.... I don't know if he will make it.... I am betting he does.
Thanks!!
Neptune