Well... the water looks a lot clearer... though I still have that nice greenish tint from the top down.... we'll see what the overnight brings.
Petsmart UV in tank sterilizer - review
- Thread starter wackydan
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Lol i didnt buy it from any site or store.. i brought it from a friend for 50bucks cuz he had them kicking around and wanted to help with my greenwater (witch is almost all gone 
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its on my 55
)its on my 55
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Final update.... Water is certainly clearer. Still have greenish tint to water from above to a degree. Perhaps I don't have the same type of Algae that UV will kill off. I haven't had a chance to do another water change either though.....
Been running them in my 55's for 8 months now; got 'em on a timer to come on at midnight and go off at 8 in the AM.
Not sure if they work or not, but water is clear, fishies are healthy. Might be a placebo to my worry-wart mind....
Not sure if they work or not, but water is clear, fishies are healthy. Might be a placebo to my worry-wart mind....
I received and installed the 24W. It is honkin' huge. The length of a 300W heater and 3x the thickness.
For space considerations alone, an inline UV sterilizer would be better if you have a canister filter.
Mine spewed out a cloud of dust when I started it up. Might be advisable to run it in tub or sink first so it can clean itself out.
For space considerations alone, an inline UV sterilizer would be better if you have a canister filter.
Mine spewed out a cloud of dust when I started it up. Might be advisable to run it in tub or sink first so it can clean itself out.
Not at mine either- that's why I had to order it online.
Further update:
I initially noticed my water was indeed clearer, but still very much greenish. Not long after my last update, my tank was became 100% clear.. no mor eBlue Green Algae.
So I'm pretty happy with it. I think the reason it took so long was that the flow rate is quite lower than what is spec'd. While that ensures the uV bulb will do the job, I think it's probably too slow.
But the 9watt is a small unit that works out nicely in my tank..... I've had it going 24/7 mostly.
Further update:
I initially noticed my water was indeed clearer, but still very much greenish. Not long after my last update, my tank was became 100% clear.. no mor eBlue Green Algae.
So I'm pretty happy with it. I think the reason it took so long was that the flow rate is quite lower than what is spec'd. While that ensures the uV bulb will do the job, I think it's probably too slow.
But the 9watt is a small unit that works out nicely in my tank..... I've had it going 24/7 mostly.
