Stability + UV?

rocklobster · #1 05-29-2007, 21:14

Hi, I'm currently using Prime + Stability together for my weeky water changes, but on the bottle of Stability it says not to run UV.

After dosing with Stability how long do I need to wait before I can safely switch back to UV?

Thanks
Ed

Tech Support GL · #2 05-30-2007, 10:21

The UV and/or Ozone should be kept off for the 7 days you are dosing if you are cycling or for at 24 hours if it is for Stability additions of new fish or water changes. The reason both should be turned off is because UV and ozone break down and kill bacteria.

rocklobster · #3 06-02-2007, 06:53

thanks for the reply, so after 24 hours the bacteria would have found a suitable home, how long does this bacteria stay alive for?

Tech Support GL · #4 06-06-2007, 14:16

Bacteria have a life cycle that they go through. As they live and take in nutrients they also reproduce and yes, die. Any tank system develops this cycle and the bacteria live, reproduce, and die at a rate that is consistent with the amount of nutrients and space available. So, "how do the bacteria live", bacteria live a few hours to a few days.
You will not end up with no bacteria from the Stability or in your filter. Stability also adds viable bacteria with each dose.