Berlin Filter method and UV Sterilization

[carlrs]

I have updated my Filtration article as well as my Marine Basic
article to reflect some iformation about the Berlin Method as I have
applied it as well as to the use of UV Sterilization in conjuction
with this method.

Here is a snip from my Filtration article:
"Protein Skimmers can compliment this well, but so can under rated
sponge filters or internal filters (as long as they are rinsed
regularly so as to not become nitrate factories),
UV Sterilizers also compliment this method well (despite some popular
opinion, not based on actually using these units, but rather on here
say). One reason stated to not use a UV in this method is the
destruction of nitrifying bacteria, well studies have shown nitrifying
bacteria stick to surface with a glue-like substance and are generally
not water borne. Another misconception is that beneficial copepods
will be destroyed, again if you employ a sponge pre-filter on the pump
or internal filter, I have found this to be patently false."


For my full filtration article:
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Filtration.html


For my full Marine Basics article:
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Basic_Saltwater.html


Carl