Hang-on filter with UV light

[az_jedi7]

Hi all, I'm interested on the above filter.

1) But is a hang-on filter suitable / adequate for a 3 ft planted tank?
2) I was told UV will kill ALL bacteria including the ones I need. Is true?
3) Does the UV light help to minimise disease in the tank???

[dcwk]

(1) For a 3 feet planted tank, a cannister will be better.
(2) UV will kill everything that is water-borne. BB in substrate, rocks, DWs, filter will not be affected.
(3) UV treats green water. I will still need to watch your water parameters.

[kersian]

hmm, just to check, is anyone using a UV hang on filter for their tanks? any comments on their performance?

saw from seaview that it's selling for $40+ but not sure if it's really effective for green water. It seems suitable for those with small tanks.

[az_jedi7]

Hi all, I've been using it since the day I've posted the post. All I can say is after using it for a few days, I tried shutting the UV light off as I didn't see any difference. BUT I started to have cloudy water. I turned it on again & it became clear. I can say its an added safety net for me on water bourne diseases but I can't say much to my power bill as its an added usage

[Shadow]

it is only few watts more maybe 9W or 13W depending on the model. Shouldn't increase your bill that much.

[Thehighseas]

Hi,
I'm having serious trouble finding a UV hang on filter for a 6 gallon Fluval edge. i have external UV filters running on larger tanks but the flow it way too strong for my smaller tank.
Any ideas or links would be much appreciated!

[aquasquad]

check this out

http://www.truaqua.com/aquatop-power...-pf-uv-15.html

They have three sizes PF15, PF25 and PF40

[Thehighseas]

You are a legend!
shame theres isnt a UK site

[tetrakid]

Does anyone know where I can get a hang-on filter with two compartments (without UV light)? The type where the vertical inlet tube is between the two compartments.

So far, I have only seen the common single-compartment type.

[Shadow]

Eheim liberty 130 or 200

[tetrakid]

@shadow, thanks for the suggestion.
I just bought one today (made by Qian Hu). I consider it an excellent find. Is very satisfied with the find.

Does anyone know where I can get a hang-on filter with two compartments (without UV light)? The type where the vertical inlet tube is between the two compartments.

So far, I have only seen the common single-compartment type.