Thinking of getting Uv filters?

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Mymonsterfish

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Does uv filters eliminate ammonia nitrites nitrates problems or is it more for ick and other bacterias?

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Squirtle919

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Nothing to do with ammonia,nitrites & nitrates, you can get a nitrate reactor or use plants for nitrates, a sufficient amount of bio media & water changes will keep it under control also.

UVs will help with algae & bacteria different needs require different strengths.
 
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Mymonsterfish

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My current setup is doing pretty well on its cycles, was just thinking if the uv filter would make it better. Might go ahead and buy a uv filter for the aquarium just as a prevention tool.

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Squirtle919

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It cant hurt to have one, some say it will lower the immune system of the fish but thats the only down point I have ever heard & its questionable to some extent.

Wouldn't hurt to google a UV chart so you can see wattages / turn over rates required to kill different objects, will give you a better idea of what to aim for.
 
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