UV Light For Treating Green Water Algae In Ponds

[troutmaster73]

Really helpful thank you but can you have to powerful uv like a small pond with a 110w uv system

[klmgroupia]

@troutmaster73 I think you should get the proper size uv for the gallon volume of the pond. That only makes sense because the one thing that will wear out is the bulb and low watt bulbs certainly cost less. Can you overdo UV, probably, but not within reason. On our website and you'll find a ratings chart for sizing uv light and that should put you in the ball part for what you'd need and remain affordable too.

[dtp5150]

aka. ozonator

[cbogdan07]

so this is a in line UV solution, any version at a smaller scale ? for a aquarium?

[klmsolutions]

@cbogdan07 I'm sure they make some for aquariums but I don't deal with those at all. Seems I've seen something even in walmarts for aquarium uv filters or something.

[acelaguerra]

What would you consider a a good rate (GPH) flow rate for a 75w UV lamp?

[klmgroupia]

hi...this would vary somewhat on the manufacturer but ideally you simply want the full gallon volume of the pond to circulate through the filter and uv about once per hour or so, this allows for quite a few passes through the devices in a 24 hour period which equates to better filtering and clearing of the water.

[klmsolutions]

@acelaguerra the recommended flow rate is based on your gallon size of your pond. you ideally want the full volume of the pond circulated through the filter about once per hour or so.

[bangathang]

Well done! You've provided a well paced presentation. This is a great initial primer on UV solutions for algae control. Thanks.

[MyTvThesesdays]

good video, lots of good info