UV Filters
A UV filter is a device that exposes water flow to ultra-violet light. UV light, in the proper intensity, will kill microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, algae, and parasites present in water. For aquariums, there are generally two types of UV filters:
- Those with an integrated pump or requiring a dedicated pump to push water through the UV filter
- Those that attach to the output of a canister filter.
UV filters can be quite effective at:
- Eliminating “Green Water” algae
- Killing off internal and external parasites, including Ich.
- Preventing bacterial infections, particularly in tanks that are not kept clean.
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