Hi Deanna,

UV sterilizers are used in ponds. I'm not sure how they would go in a tank.

Check it out here;
http://shop.petmarket.com/uvsterilizers.html

I use one in my 1,000L pond and it got rid of algae bloom in two days. It
keeps the water crystal clear. I don't use any chemicals, just plants and
the UV sterilizer and three pumps and filters. I have 15 goldfish, all
healthy and breeding and a nice collection of healthy plants including a
water lily.

So far so good, I'll let you know if it backfires.

--
Ken Russell

"DCrowno835" wrote in message
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| Hi all. It's been a long time since I've been here. (I accidently spam
blocked
| the list). Anyway, my DH bought me a 150g for my birthday, and I have no
idea
| how to filter it. I've had some suggestions, and it's kind of 50-50 over
| wet/dry systems and canisters. The tank will hold 6 fancies (orandas,
moor,
| ryukins, eggfish). The orandas are large, and one ryukin is about the
size of
| the palm of my hand. All of my tanks are crystal clear with large oxygen
| levels, all have Penguins or AquaClears, so I'm not too familiar with the
| canisters. I've looked at the Eheim 2028, and it's looking not too bad,
but
| what are the pros and cons of each? I already know that the filter media
for
| the penguins is costly, is a canister more cost efficient? Is it easy to
| clean? I don't plan on any live plants (most of my tanks are planted now,
and
| that's a job in itself) so plant debris will not be an issue. I just want
the
| best for the babies. Also, someone recommended a UV sterilizer. Just
what is
| that, and why would it be necessary? If it adds to the cleanliness of the
| tank, I'm all for it.
|
| Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. This huge tank has me a little
| nervous!
|
| Deanna


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