Uv light from sterilizer

[jacobcoral]

Is this light like this going to be a problem. I’m dealing with dinos and trying to get rid of them with a UV sterilizer.

 

[GHOSTLY]

Is this light like this going to be a problem. I’m dealing with dinos and trying to get rid of them with a UV sterilizer.

Don't look at it or touch it, make sure its sealed properly, don't dose bacteria (if you do turn off the uv). I just bought one recently, a little mini drop in the sump one and my water clarity is insane

 

[jacobcoral]

Don't look at it or touch it, make sure its sealed properly, don't dose bacteria (if you do turn off the uv). I just bought one recently, a little mini drop in the sump one and my water clarity is insane

So turn it off if I add bacteria? I’m just hoping it gets rid of these Dino’s

 

[Jamie814]

Is this light like this going to be a problem. I’m dealing with dinos and trying to get rid of them with a UV sterilizer.

Don't see any picture but UV light will damage anything that is exposed to it including your eyes and skin. The light should be completely enclosed inside something.

 

[jacobcoral]

Don't see any picture but UV light will damage anything that is exposed to it including your eyes and skin. The light should be completely enclosed inside something.

There’s a way to close it will it still work?

 

[jacobcoral]

Is this light like this going to be a problem. I’m dealing with dinos and trying to get rid of them with a UV sterilizer.

 

[GHOSTLY]

There’s a way to close it will it still work?

Most will be sealed and work within your return line. If you have a drop in one it'll do that

So turn it off if I add bacteria? I’m just hoping it gets rid of these Dino’s

Uv kills everything. If you're dosing copepods, bacteria, anything alive turn it off so that it doesn't kill it

 

[Jamie814]

There’s a way to close it will it still work?

What kind UV do you have? Water generally is pumped through a UV sterilizer.

 

[jacobcoral]

Most will be sealed and work within your return line. If you have a drop in one it'll do that

Uv kills everything. If you're dosing copepods, bacteria, anything alive turn it off so that it doesn't kill it

Okay, I havnt dosed any of that but I was planning on adding copepods and bacteria, should I just turn it off for a few days when adding those

 

[GHOSTLY]

Okay, I havnt dosed any of that but I was planning on adding copepods and bacteria, should I just turn it off for a few days when adding those

Yeah, no need to add it now. Bulbs do go bad 6 to 12 months. Is your tank cycled?

 

[jacobcoral]

Okay, I havnt dosed any of that but I was planning on adding copepods and bacteria, should I just turn it off for a few days when adding those

Yeah, no need to add it now. Bulbs do go bad 6 to 12 months. Is your tank cycled?

Yes it’s cycled, I have coral too, I’m just dealing with Dino’s

 

[GHOSTLY]

Yes it’s cycled, I have coral too, I’m just dealing with Dino’s

Yeah a uv will rip through anything alive. Make sure you don't light shock your tank by making your water too clear, happened to my lobo

 

[jacobcoral]

Yeah a uv will rip through anything alive. Make sure you don't light shock your tank by making your water too clear, happened to my lobo

How do I make sure of that? My tanks 13.5 gallons I was going to run the uv at 24 hours for 3 days to kill Dino’s and then change it to 12 hours a day

 

[GHOSTLY]

How do I make sure of that? My tanks 13.5 gallons I was going to run the uv at 24 hours for 3 days to kill Dino’s and then change it to 12 hours a day

It happened to me cause my fluval evo was FILTHY. I wouldnt worry too much and I personally would just keep it on 24/7

 

[jacobcoral]

It happened to me cause my fluval evo was FILTHY. I wouldnt worry too much and I personally would just keep it on 24/7

Okay sounds good. I have to get rid of the GHA now hopefully a lawnmower blenny gets rid of it

 

[GHOSTLY]

Okay sounds good. I have to get rid of the GHA now hopefully a lawnmower blenny gets rid of it

Lawnmower blennies should have supplementation, especially in a 13g. Lucky for you the uv sterilizer will help with Gha

 

[jacobcoral]

Lawnmower blennies should have supplementation, especially in a 13g. Lucky for you the uv sterilizer will help with Gha

Oh really? What supplements should the blenny get. I think I’m going to get one to help get rid of it the alage for good and I also like the fish

 

[GHOSTLY]

Oh really? What supplements should the blenny get. I think I’m going to get one to help get rid of it the alage for good and I also like the fish

It would be a tight fit but possible. Just feeding them like normal fish. Manual removal, turbo snails, and Maybe an uchin would kill algae