This depends on the size of your tank and the duration of your dose.
My experience is that for a larger tank and a dose over a period of
days, the $5 a pack pills end up costing me over $100.00. A UV
sterilizer will no doubt cost you more today, but you will have it for
a long time.
I agree with this. A UV sterilizer can be the economical way to go for a large
tank. It won't cure *all* diseases, but it will take care of ich, which is,
IME, the most common problem.
Leigh
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