Equipment Review and Discussion

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:34 pm **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

cutepanda86 wrote:
VeipaCray wrote:Yeah, you could shoot for 9-10 hours of light and see if that helps.

All righty. I might try that too. I'm getting a bigger filte this weekend and doing a whole tank clean too.

Diamondbacks4Life - I take it, it fixed your problem?

Yes and many others. Its makes that water crystal clear. On an algea scale of 1 to 10 i was a 10.

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:45 pm **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

That's cool.

My vet recommended that I put a solution of low-dose salt (non-iodized) in the tank. 1 teaspoon per 5 gallons of water. She said it would kill the algae and not harm the turtle. She definitely recommends a bigger filter. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it turns out.

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:58 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

Ah! that just answered the question I sent to your other post.
Thanks!!!!!

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:15 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

the low dose salt solution will also raise the PH a little (not a big deal) and increase the number of algae strains your tank can host. Cyano loves the slightest amount of salt. Excellent vet. I'd look in the yellow pages for a new one.

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:49 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

^^She's the only reptile vet within a 100 square miles. I think I'll stick with her.

She knows my setup and has given little Sheldon a physical. I don't think she'd tell me something that would be bad for him.

Anyway, if I cut the sunlight out and get a bigger filter, it'll probably take care of itself.

What does anyone think about moss balls?

@penelope - Welcome.

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:53 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

It's not bad for your turtle, it's just not going to do much to help your algae.

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:01 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

^^ I see. Well it certainly can't hurt to give it a shot. If it gets worse, I pitch out the salt and just not bother with it again.

With any luck, all the combined things put together takes care of it. I appreciate your help.

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:02 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

salt can rid your tank of string or free floating green algae, but it opens up the door to a million other types of algae that are much harder to get rid of. Just a word of caution.

Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:13 am **Re: UV sterilizer Filter**

Thanks. I'm not heading to the store until tomorrow, so I'll have to mull over my choices.

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