Are Tmc Still The Best Uv Sterilizers?

[Mark300zx]

I am retunring to fishkeeping after a long break and wondered if they still make the best?

 

[techen]

I would say there quite decent still, yea.
 
But I wouldn't recommend them for FW tanks as there not needed.

 

[Mark300zx]

I just like being OCD

 

[bodge99]

Hello,
 
I'd rate them as the best value for money... If you are looking at the Vecton units then the V2's have a better hosetail attachment method (a threaded collar allows the pipe and hosetail to be removed from the unit more easily than with the V1).
 
The old argument... "are they needed?"... hmm... I use them, I rate them highly and I personally would recommend them.
I'm happy with "that little bit extra" peace of mind that they provide me.
 
I would say to anyone... do your own research and make up your own mind. I would recommend that anyone ignore any manufacturers blurb (a profit to be made!) and talk to people who actually use these devices.
 
Bodge99

 

[MBOU]

They are good but not the best on the market, good value but you will need to bodge the hose tails... as many of them leak and the unit is pretty bulky.
 
In terms of size of the actual unit and size of the size of the UV itself, JBL ones are much better

 

[Mark300zx]

Are you talking about their effectiveness as a UV steriliser or their convenience?

 

[TwoTankAmin]

I would suggest you go here http/www.americanaquariumproducts.com/UVSterilizers.html and the click on the link useful articles
 
He also reviews various brands.
 
I learned about UV here and bought my unit from him as well. He sells TMC among others.