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by corolla
Mon Jun 16, 2025 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UV light in canister filters
Replies: 9
Views: 26

Re: UV light in canister filters

Anyone tried those in-line UV units? Thinking of swapping my submersible for one, but not sure if it's worth the plumbing hassle. My tank's in a tight spot behind the couch, so space is kinda sketchy.
by corolla
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UV light in canister filters
Replies: 9
Views: 26

Re: UV light in canister filters


UV sterilizers can be a game changer if you're dealing with algae or pathogens. I've run one on my 75 gallon for years, hooked up to an Eheim 600. Just make sure you're not killing off beneficial bacteria. Flow rate matters too, gotta keep it slow for max exposure time.


Yep, totally agree. I ...
by corolla
Sun May 04, 2025 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apistogramma feeding routines
Replies: 9
Views: 169

Re: Apistogramma feeding routines

Y'all are making me hungry with all this talk of shrimp and worms. Maybe I should try eating some brine shrimp too, ha!
by corolla
Sun May 04, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apistogramma feeding routines
Replies: 9
Views: 169

Re: Apistogramma feeding routines

Mine are picky little buggers. They'll only eat frozen foods if I wiggle it with tweezers first. Gotta make it look alive or they ignore it. Maybe your guys are just spoiled like mine!