*KrAmEr* Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 21, 2007 561 7 0 Perth, Australia Jul 26, 2007 #1 Just wondering because Ive never heard anyone recomend using one to remove the tannins...
L Lonewolfblue Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 19, 2005 409 1 0 57 Wenatchee, WA www.nw-wolf.com Jul 26, 2007 #2 Nope, does not remove tannins. Only carbon and water changes does.
A ammerman19 Fire Eel MFK Member Jul 31, 2006 1,326 3 68 Indianapolis, IN Jul 26, 2007 #3 Lonewolfblue;1019485; said: Nope, does not remove tannins. Only carbon and water changes does. Click to expand...
Lonewolfblue;1019485; said: Nope, does not remove tannins. Only carbon and water changes does. Click to expand...
*KrAmEr* Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 21, 2007 561 7 0 Perth, Australia Jul 26, 2007 #4 Oh alright then so UV sterilizers arent really good for anything in an aquarium?
beblondie In Loving Memory Mar 31, 2005 4,733 112 0 43 chicagoland Jul 26, 2007 #5 Sure they have uses green water prpoerly flow rated they can help control parasites both the above can be done cheaper tho with proper aquarium management
Sure they have uses green water prpoerly flow rated they can help control parasites both the above can be done cheaper tho with proper aquarium management
WyldFya Baryancistrus demantoides MFK Member Dec 23, 2005 20,791 67 132 Moscow, ID Jul 26, 2007 #6 They have uses. They can be used to keep unicellular alga down. They can keep parasites in check like anne said, and they can keep your planted tank screwed as they will break up some nutrients into a form that plants cannot use.
They have uses. They can be used to keep unicellular alga down. They can keep parasites in check like anne said, and they can keep your planted tank screwed as they will break up some nutrients into a form that plants cannot use.
A aropal Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 9, 2007 124 0 0 Suffolk Jul 26, 2007 #7 It might seem peculiar but Ozone which is often used instead of a UV steriliser will break down tannins.
It might seem peculiar but Ozone which is often used instead of a UV steriliser will break down tannins.
12 Volt Man Potamotrygon MFK Member May 24, 2007 6,536 834 174 canada Jul 26, 2007 #8 yes, ozone is used to control taste and odour problems in water treatement, and will oxidize the tannic acids.
yes, ozone is used to control taste and odour problems in water treatement, and will oxidize the tannic acids.
R Raul-7 Gambusia MFK Member Apr 6, 2007 167 1 18 Lomita, CA Jul 26, 2007 #9 Most people who have added a UV sterilizer comment on the fact that it makes their water clearer.