Best UV steralizer?

[Sidman24]

I want something to help keep my water crystal clear and prevent any algae problems. I havent had any problems so far. My water is a little cloudy when looking through it from the side but thats it. I don't want something cheap that will burn out or melt. I will be using this for a 29 gallon tank. Are they even worth it though? Thanks for replies.

 

[Rivercats]

A UV sterilizer won't help with algae unless you have a green water algae bloom. They also kill bacterial blooms. You really don't need one and if you want to polish your water try adding Purgen to your filter or use 100% Polyfill. The dirtier Polyfill gets the smaller particles it can filter out.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

A UV sterilizer won't help with algae unless you have a green water algae bloom. They also kill bacterial blooms. You really don't need one and if you want to polish your water try adding Purgen to your filter or use 100% Polyfill. The dirtier Polyfill gets the smaller particles it can filter out.

Everything rivercat said

 

[Sidman24]

A UV sterilizer won't help with algae unless you have a green water algae bloom. They also kill bacterial blooms. You really don't need one and if you want to polish your water try adding Purgen to your filter or use 100% Polyfill. The dirtier Polyfill gets the smaller particles it can filter out.

So would I replace my carbon bag with the purgen bag? Or leave them both in the filter?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

So would I replace my carbon bag with the purgen bag? Or leave them both in the filter?

I'd replace it, IMO carbon isn't necessary

 

[Rivercats]

You would want to remove the carbon because Purgen can be regenerated when used. I also suggest putting it in a small media bag or nylon because Purgen is very fine and will not work well in most HOB cartridge bags.