uv sterilizer

[manifresh006]

Is it a good idea to have a uv sterilizer in a planted aquarium

[eklikewhoa]

Re: uv sterilizer

Never saw much of any difference health or algae wise with a UV.

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

so EK you think it makes no difference
Hoping it would need to get rid of my hair algae....
keep making water changes and nothing still doesn't stop

[eklikewhoa]

Re: uv sterilizer

You need to look at Nutrients/Flow/Lighting/Co2...there is a balance between those which should help you with your algae problem....with the UV it could or could not help but seeing as though it will only nuke the spores that actually go through it you will still have algae....won't spread but probably won't go away.

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

were could i find how to get the right combination     :wink:

[eklikewhoa]

Re: uv sterilizer

You could start with some pictures, dosing schedule, feeding, parameters, lighting, etc.

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

55g
Substrate
3" ADA  Amazonia

Fertilizers
PfertZ

Light
2-65watt 10,000k
2-65watt arctic(don't use)
1-T6 54watt Daylight
1-T6 54watt 6400k plant light

All from 8-10Hrs

Co2
1 buuble per sec
w/CO2 Reactor 1000 by AquaMedic

Internal UV Sterilizer
Rena Xp2 w/out carbon just filter pads

Not sure on these but some were close to it

(NO2)-00
(NO3)-0-10
GH-75
Chlorine-0
KH---20-40
pH -- 6.8-7.2

Feed only once every 2 days but mixed(flakes & Frozen)

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

Pics soon  

[eklikewhoa]

Re: uv sterilizer

Have you tested to see how much co2 you are actually getting into the water?

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

No sry
A Nub to this how do I check

Im not use to this,like the DIY more

This is what i have



10# co2 tank, milwaukee regulator, solenoid, needle valve, bubble counter, check valve

THX to screename

[eklikewhoa]

Re: uv sterilizer

That looks familiar  


Do a search through google....or check out rexgrigg.com. You need to check pH against KH and there's a chart that will help you....it's not accurate this way but you  probably don't have much choice. A better way is to get a drop checker through ADA or Ebay and use 4KH water in the checker and allow it to change colors for you to tell.

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

Familiar from??
Do they sell any in Houston so I can buy this week EK??

[eklikewhoa]

Re: uv sterilizer

That was my old set up.

As for the drop checker....city pets carries ADA products, ADGshop.com has it and you can request local pick up when checking out and fish gallery has it but you can probably get it shipped from adg locally for much less.


You are gonna need to make/buy 4/5kh water though to get a proper reading.

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

would flourish excel fix the hair algae?
And were could i buy some??    

[manifresh006]

Re: uv sterilizer

bump