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UV Clarifyers
Anyone out there use a UV clarifyer, and if
so, was there a dramatic difference in water clarity? Just want to make sure " the end justifies the means". Will I be spending $300.00 for something that will not improve water conditions above and beyond what the plants are giving me now? Joe |
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I just installed one and went from pea soup to crystal clear in about
four days. It is my intention to turn it off after the plants get going a little better. I recommend one. I have about a 1000 gallon pond and spent a little less than $200 for a clarifier and special pump. Hope this helps, Glenn On Tue, 4 May 2004 00:14:25 -0400, "Jazzman" wrote: Anyone out there use a UV clarifyer, and if so, was there a dramatic difference in water clarity? Just want to make sure " the end justifies the means". Will I be spending $300.00 for something that will not improve water conditions above and beyond what the plants are giving me now? Joe |
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"Glenn Lynn" wrote in message ... I just installed one and went from pea soup to crystal clear in about four days. It is my intention to turn it off after the plants get going a little better. I recommend one. I have about a 1000 gallon pond and spent a little less than $200 for a clarifier and special pump. Hope this helps, Glenn My problem with UV clarifiers is that they not only kill the algae, but kill the beneficial bacteria in the water as well. The best result, in my opinion is to try to balance the water conditions, remove dead and decaying matter and uneaten food, and use a good filtration system. If you still have an algae problem, your pond may be getting too much sunlight. My pond is close to a large oak tree, on its western side. When the tree has full foliage, it provides ample shade, and I have no algae problems at all. However, in early spring, when the leaves are first sprouting, and the sunlight is increasing, I tend to have an algae problem. I use an algacide at this time, at half recommended strength (to prevent shock to my water plants) with no problems. In fact, it is the only time I ever have to treat the water. At the same time I add a powder bacteria formula that you can get at any garden supply shop. This will help establish ample colonies of beneficial bacteria in the water, along the sides, on the rocks, and within the filtration system. Once they are established, add some powdered bacteria about once a month to make sure they stay established. It is much cheaper than a UV filter, is as effective, in my opinion, and doesn't kill off the bacteria that are essential for proper water balance in the pond. P.S., my pond is 45" deep and I can see all the way to the bottom. It has only a very slight tint, but is transluscent, which is the way it should be. On Tue, 4 May 2004 00:14:25 -0400, "Jazzman" wrote: Anyone out there use a UV clarifyer, and if so, was there a dramatic difference in water clarity? Just want to make sure " the end justifies the means". Will I be spending $300.00 for something that will not improve water conditions above and beyond what the plants are giving me now? Joe |
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I highly recommend U.V. clarifiers, and I disagree with part of
Glenn's statement regarding the death of beneficial bacteria. While it IS true that most any organism that passes through the clarifier will be killed, including beneficial bacteria, Your main bacterial culture resides in your filter, rocks, plants, and gravel or whatever substrate there may be in the bottom of the pond. The amount of bacteria suspended in the water is insignificant compared to the vast amount of bacteria which are attached to most every surface in the pond. Just make sure to use a good biological filter in addition to your U.V. clarifier and you will have a crystal-clear pond. No worries about killing off the beneficial bacteria. Good luck with your pondkeeping |
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