The use of UV sterilzers in a shrimp tank is not spread, although bacterial problems with shrimp and mass dying of new arrived (wild caught) shrimps is reported often.
If the UV unit uses high intense ultraviolet light to irradiate the water within the filtration line set up. UV light has the ability to effect the function of living cells by altering the structure of the cells nuclear material, or DNA. Bulbs must be replaced regularly according to the manufacturers advise.
If the UV unit is installed properly and runs 24/7, the benefit is that it avoids spreading of floating microorganism and undesired bacteria in the water column (=lower density of bacteria). Be aware that it should never be run when treating with any drugs or medications. A moderate flow rate is also helpful.
The helpful bacteria in the filter and the gravel are not decimated. Hence your newly arrived shrimp have less acclimatization trouble. I agree that in general shrimp keeping without UV unit is preferable, thus a deliberated usage is okay.
UV sterilizer set up after the canister filter
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Another aquarium store worth visiting is aquatailors in Osaka, Japan. The company was founded in 2002 and presents nano fish, shrimp, freshwater and marine tanks on 150 m2. It supplies layouts for large-sized freshwater tanks and offers tanks with full layout and equipment ready for instant take-away. The local store is mostly opened from noon til evening (12.00-21.00); thus foreign visitors may want to drop them an email before planning a visit.
Aquatailors have organized the first Asia Pacific Shrimp Contest 2009. For 2010, they will run a second championship which will held in october: contest website
| Address住所 |
〒 578-0911 〒578-0911
15-19 1-chome, Higashiosaka Nakashinkai東大阪市中新開1丁目15-19 |
| TEL |
072-960-7910 072-960-7910 |
| FAX |
072-960-7911 072-960-7911 |
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One 28 + α 28台+α
(Temporary parking for weekends and holidays.) (週末祝日用臨時駐車場がございます。) |
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The left column “Hours” Please confirm.左欄「営業時間」をご確認ください |
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Posted: 27th August 2010 by Imke in General
I have installed a new wordpress layout which still needs finetuning within the next days. Hope you like it 
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