Re: UV Sterilizer for fighting algae and better fish health

to get rid of the hair algae just reduce lighting to about 12 hrs a day
since you have plants...then toss in a bag or 2 of phos-guard or similar
product. in 2 weeks  it should be almost gone...but never completely.

Bob

"Tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I've been contemplating adding a UV sterilizer to my 75 G. freshwater
tank.
> The prices aren't that expensive if it would be a positive addition.
>
> I'm primarily considering it for 2 reasons:  overall improvement of fish
> health and assistance in the fight against algae.
>
> Can anyone comment on the value of the sterilizer for these two things?
>
> I'm having a horrible problem with algae that looks like hair growing on
my
> plants.  I remove all the affected leaves and within a few days it is
back.
> I don't think UV sterilization will help with this problem, but I'm hoping
> it might help with the bright green string algae that has been showing up
on
> the top of my tank and in the biowheel output.
>
> Also, if it will raise the health level of my fish and/or give them a
longer
> life, I'd think it might be worthwhile.
>
> I primarily have freshwater angels and loaches in my tank.  (Along with
> plecos and a few other fish.)
>
> Tony
>
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