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Originally Posted by massi186
Speaking about UV sterilizer, I have used it for some time but I had some problems with Iron content in my tank. No matter how much iron you add, the sterilizer will make your iron content in the tank zero. My experience is with the UV sterilizer is positive for quality of water (cristal clear). Didn't notice a decrease in algae growth. Very good for fish tanks in preventing various bacterial sicknessess. In a planted acquarium I wouldn' use it. Waste of money. Most of my plants had problems showing lack of nutrients. Hygrophila showed a severe lack of Potassium (holes on leaves). I don't know the reasons of all this but my experience is this.
Bottom line: I think I have wasted money. I would like to know what Tom thinks about this topic.
P.S. This is my first post on this forum. I am Italian. Forgive my English if it's not perfect.  |
First -- I should get you to teach my kids english (they are in their mid to late 20's
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I have a UV sterilizer and a planted tank running EI. I have used it twice, each time for exactly one week -- to remove green water -- it did that. I then removed it an stored it for use next time I happen to run into a green water algae situation. Yes it can remove nutrients the plants need, so I would not leave it running.