UV filter?

[ShobhitJ]

Hello All,

Has anyone tried a UV filter? Is it worth the investment?
Also, I have a 10g planted tank. What small size filter would someone recommend based on past experience?

Thanks,
SJ

 

[landon_garcia]

Not really necessary. I have tried one in my 55 goldfish tank and never saw a difference. The one thing that stopped my algae blooms was this awesome new food I found. Haven't had any problems since and my fish love it.

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[Delapool]

Made a the water a little clearer but not much difference. Haven’t run one for a few years.

 

[ShobhitJ]

Thank you both for your guidance.

 

[goatnad]

UV filters are just a bandaid. If you are having algae issues its going to be due most likely to excess light and if not that then nutrients. Try slowly lifting your lights say 1" at a time and leave it that way for a week or 2 and see if it helps. If not keep raising it. After a few times doing this if you are still dealing with algae then try to do a bit larger or more frequent water changes to remove excess nutrients that the algae is surviving on. Make sure you aren't overfeeding your fish also.