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I have had several issues with algae blooms, tried keeping the light out ect now I'm going to attach a UV sterilizer in a circuitry system so just gos in and out of he res through the UV..

 

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Another thought is can pathogens get in through the air pump and air stone, that's what I think is a good possibility, yes the aquarium filter has a crude filter but I don't think that stop's everything... I'm thinking the air pump is the culprit as nothing else seems to be wrong, however I did have 4 times to strong nute mix so yeh lol that to, but I'm installing a 32w UV sterilizer so that should stop any further blooms. What is the recommended to run this UV as I heard about 1 hour a day ?

 

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I run Dr. Zyme in my resv. no issues, others have ran hydroguard but I can't say personally

 

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I use a little pool shock in mine, keeps it pretty clean

 

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Doesn't worry plants I guess a very low dose? Will my 36 w UV sterilizer light work?

 

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Billybobbong said:

I have had several issues with algae blooms, tried keeping the light out ect now I'm going to attach a UV sterilizer in a circuitry system so just gos in and out of he res through the UV..

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Doesn't the UV Radiation destroy the nutrients ?
Reservoir temp is to high . Recommended 68 I use Hydro guard . great stuff and this too. Active earth does the same thing.
1 drop of bleach per gallon per day.
Change the water out at shorter intervals do not exceed 7 to 10 days
I know Hydrogen peroxide works/helps , but can be tough the roots
https://www.bing.com/search?q=earth...EBE432842AB9151E0&FORM=QBRE&sp=3&lq=0&ntref=1

You want nice white crisp roots