U.V Filter

[coichards]

Hey Everyone,
Does anyone have any experience with Ultra-Violet filtration for axolotls???
Just wondering about the pros + cons of using one of these.
Thanks...

 

[blueberlin]

There was a thread on this just recently but after six different attempts, I still can't find it. Sorry about that.

In any case, the gist was that a UV filter is inappropriate for the relatively small amount of water in an aquarium; it is rather more intended for ponds. There is also the concern that a UV filter will kill all beneficial bacteria, as well.

That's what I remember from reading the thread. Maybye you will have more luck finding it, or someone else will chime in and provide more detailed info.

-Eva

 

[Joost]

Only the bacteria who will come in contact with the UV light are goin to be killed. Beneficial bacteria most live in a filter or in the soil, so there's not much to worry about.
UV light works only for floating algae (greenish water) (caused by sunlight mostly), not for algae what is stucked on glass, ornaments etc. (that's why it's intended for ponds: They catch a lot of sunlight)