Post by Carl on Dec 24, 2018 17:15:56 GMT -5
I've updated the article about Aquarium/Pond UV Sterilizer Use
Here is an excerpt:
"HOWEVER, and more importantly, a TRUE UV Sterilizer helps with disease prevention & Redox Balance (via proven lowering of oxidative stress) when properly connected (meaning flow rate, pre-filtration, etc.) and properly maintained by replacing with high output UV lamps/bulbs (not the economy replacement lamps/bulbs sold by discounters that have as little as 25% of the necessary UVC as a HO UV lamp).
This is the thrust of this article, as while it is certainly a good tool for green/cloudy water especially in ponds (assuming the bio filter is healthy), it is this Sterilization/Redox Balance aspect that years of professional hands on use in 1000s of applications has shown to really make the difference. This is why, even for Pond use, you are better off with a Category A UV Sterilizer over an economy Category C UV Clarifier.
Further Reading: Aquarium Disease Prevention"
Carl
Here is an excerpt:
"HOWEVER, and more importantly, a TRUE UV Sterilizer helps with disease prevention & Redox Balance (via proven lowering of oxidative stress) when properly connected (meaning flow rate, pre-filtration, etc.) and properly maintained by replacing with high output UV lamps/bulbs (not the economy replacement lamps/bulbs sold by discounters that have as little as 25% of the necessary UVC as a HO UV lamp).
This is the thrust of this article, as while it is certainly a good tool for green/cloudy water especially in ponds (assuming the bio filter is healthy), it is this Sterilization/Redox Balance aspect that years of professional hands on use in 1000s of applications has shown to really make the difference. This is why, even for Pond use, you are better off with a Category A UV Sterilizer over an economy Category C UV Clarifier.
Further Reading: Aquarium Disease Prevention"
Carl
