Differen, perhaps more effective way to set up a TMC Advanta

[Mike Evenson]

I need some advice/ guidance.  i bought a TMC UV steriliszer and hooked it up by running a hose from the waterfall 'bowl" after it had run thru the skimmer filter.  However, i have some difficult algae problems.  How do I hook it up straight to the pump so that it treats all of the water?

Thanks

[devonjohnsgard]

Filtration is key for algae issues in a pond. Many people will purchase a UV thinking it will totally solve the issue, but it's only 1 aspect needed to help prevent the algae.

Good amounts of bio filtration is needed. Direct sun is harder to manage. Think about a bog/veggie filter. Have you checked out this pond article?

AAP Pond Help
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/ClearPond.html

www.americanaquariumproducts.com/PondAlgae.html

oh and of course changing UV bulbs is required. 6mo-1yr, these bulbs loss a lot of UVC power. I see you purchased the UV a year ago, with no replacement bulbs. I'm sure it's time for a new quality bulb.

[meven89143]

Wow, I got some reading and work to do

Thanks for the articles and I bought a bulb, just have to change it out

Mike

[devonjohnsgard]

Also know there's different kinds of UV lamps. Low pressure and med. AAP supplies low pressure with has 35% UVC. Others have 7%. Since I don't see the transaction from AAP, I need to bring the point up, or you could still keep having an issue even with the new bulb.