I swear by the GKM. I bought one and added it to my chronically algae infested tank and it cleared to water to crystal clarity within one week. I was so impressed that I bought a second one for a bigger tank, and it is well on its' way to similar results after only 3 days into use. I strongly recommend it for tanks that are chronically cloudy, green colored or not.
Keeping fish is a long time interest for me :) the bigger the tank, the better :) proven health effects from simply being in the presence of aquatic systems.
A good way to keep the water clear is by using Cyperus alternifolius, the umbrella papyrus, or some similar species in the tank. They draw the nutrients out. They take up room above the tank, so you cant cover the aquarium fully. Creates a nice jungle feel, and the plants needs to be cut back now and then, as they grow, which helps remove even more nutrients. No electricity needed... No noise... And pretty...
I just setup 45 gallon aquarium. I'm trying something with intention (that I think I stumbled across many years ago), that is a slow moving plenum to setup anoxic conditions. Kevin Novak here on UA-cam has several videos on the subject. If it is the same thing I stumbled across many years ago, I will be extremely happy. No algae, very little maintenance or water changes needed.
@@thingsifoundontheinternettoday I am going to add a BCB. A mesh or plastic yarn canvas basket, filled with fired clay litter with a small amount of Flourite red in the center. This will go in my Hang On Back filter. The key will be giving room for water to flow around the basket, instead of being forced through it. The idea of a BCB isn't new, it has been used in Koi ponds for many years. I think my haste to get it setup and running hurt me. Instead of waiting to get Flourite delivered, I used something else in my substrate bed.
Interesting to watch this video. My tank looks similar to yours at the start, no overly green but whiter. I always thought I was going through a bacterial bloom but it has gone from really hazy to the point you can't see the back of the tank to alot clearer, but never crystal clear The tank is well away from he windows and lights are only on for around 10 hours a day. Just ordered a 24w one, tanks 350litre so hopefully it will clear up like yours!
Well Fred........You got me hooked on bees about 18 months ago, (I have 2 Apimaye hives standing by for bees, and a Hoover 8 frame hive I'm using as a swarm trap where we're build our retirement home) and was just discussing with my Wife (notice how I capitalized Wife 😲) how I'd like to start my aquarium hobby back up again once we move in next spring, (Had a 75 gallon fresh water 15 years ago) and she was hesitant at best with the idea..........Then, tonight she walks up behind me watch this video and says "Isn't this the Guy who got you interested in 'this Beekeeping Hobby thing' a while back?" I'll just leave this here, and add, Thanks for taking the time! Great info and video! Have a Great Memorial Day!!
Hi Mike! I was at the local hardware store picking up some odds and ends. The owner is a good friend and we visit at length from time to time. His wife was minding the store one day when I walked in... she scoots up to me and says "YOU talk too much!" (';')... I was interested... why's that? "Well, my husband is home building a chicken coop and he's ordered 30 chicks!!!" ("> I accept full responsibility! ;) I told her that in five months she'll have fresh eggs :)
I recently got the 24watt for my 100 gallon tank--been running about a week now and don't see much difference although it's still early. Honestly I'd feel a lot better if I was able to see the "blue light" on but it's sealed and you can't. All they say you look at is the tiniest little light that is on the 'control box' which I'm sure could work without the light actually working. I guess we have to have faith that the light inside is actually working.
@@FrederickDunn If the 'indicator' light is that very small dot light on the control box than the answer is yes but no light on the unit itself. Yes, it is circulating water.
we use UV sterlilisers in our Xenopus filtration. Ours runs in a very shallow runway under the light because it helps avoid shadowing etc in the water. Ours works very well but we have to replace the lights very regularly.
Interesting. I've not had that level of suspended algae in my tank but I do believe in the UV sterilizers. You may want to try fresh water clams someday, Corbicula fluminea. As filter feeders they should take care of suspended algae.
@@DustySteel The clams can tolerate up to 86 deg. F but 76 to 82 deg. F seems optimal. For macroscopic algae like green hair, different animals are required like shrimp, Siamese algae eaters, or snails.
I used to design and do custom aquarium installs. When I lived in SC, all of my filter systems were in a utility room and plumbed to the aquariums. I had a large in-line UV sterilizer back then and don't know what I didn't incorporate it with this tank. Very helpful if you want so "see" your fish :)
Who has the bees in Texas that you are impressed with? Hey Fred, just talked to my cousin in Waco Texas she’s keeping 🐝 bees. Said she lost them in the freeze. Thanks Fred
Hey, how’s it going? I set up a tank a few months ago with soil, sand, pothos in the filter, and a very fast growing plant that I got from local store. At first I was getting brown algae, then it has long green hair algae. Do you recommend I get this UV sterilizer or just something to eat the algae? I was also considering making an algae scrubber. I haven’t decided what to stock this tank with yet. It’s a 29 gallon tall tropical freshwater setup. Any advice would be appreciated!!
@@FrederickDunn okay, I’ll start there. I wasn’t sure if I was getting green hair algae because the tank wasn’t cycled yet or because it’s natural and I need to counterbalance with UV, snails, and amano shrimp?😊
Hey bud. Just ordered this UV system for my 29gal tank. How did you know you had algae in your water (green tint?). My water is cloudy but no green tint. All parameters are fine. Did a 50% WC 2 days ago and cloudiness returned. Tap water parameters not an issue. Been trying to use Prime & Stability but nothing seems to clear the water. I may be thinking "Bacteria Bloom" which is what your tank looked like at the start of the video. Hope this works...
@Frederick Dunn I plugged mine in at 4pm est yesterday. I think it's helped a little so far....very little. It's a 55g tank and I bought the big 24 watt one so I was hoping for something dramatic by now, but I'm patient....well...no....I guess I'm not patient am I cause here I am bitching about it and it hasn't even been 24 hours yet
@Frederick Dunn yep it worked great. It was crystal clear in 5 days. I removed it from the tank after about 10 days to save the life of the unit. No green water has come back so far...55g but I bought the 24 watt
Any 5$ water-proof-sealed UV lightbulb sank into the filter tank would do just the same. It's not the "machine", it's the UV. I achieve the same with a 5$ UV bulb from ebay sank into the filter chamber
I swear by the GKM. I bought one and added it to my chronically algae infested tank and it cleared to water to crystal clarity within one week. I was so impressed that I bought a second one for a bigger tank, and it is well on its' way to similar results after only 3 days into use. I strongly recommend it for tanks that are chronically cloudy, green colored or not.
Great video and his voice is so soothing. I just bought the 9w today and I can't wait to see the clear results.
Hi Fred, nice video. For several years I had (and enjoyed) a 70 gallon saltwater aquarium and having fish is fun, educational and rewarding.
Keeping fish is a long time interest for me :) the bigger the tank, the better :) proven health effects from simply being in the presence of aquatic systems.
A good way to keep the water clear is by using Cyperus alternifolius, the umbrella papyrus, or some similar species in the tank. They draw the nutrients out. They take up room above the tank, so you cant cover the aquarium fully. Creates a nice jungle feel, and the plants needs to be cut back now and then, as they grow, which helps remove even more nutrients. No electricity needed... No noise... And pretty...
I just setup 45 gallon aquarium. I'm trying something with intention (that I think I stumbled across many years ago), that is a slow moving plenum to setup anoxic conditions.
Kevin Novak here on UA-cam has several videos on the subject.
If it is the same thing I stumbled across many years ago, I will be extremely happy. No algae, very little maintenance or water changes needed.
You'll need a very large area to house those anaerobic bacteria and they tend to need a carbon source to denitrify. Good luck.
@@thingsifoundontheinternettoday I am going to add a BCB.
A mesh or plastic yarn canvas basket, filled with fired clay litter with a small amount of Flourite red in the center. This will go in my Hang On Back filter. The key will be giving room for water to flow around the basket, instead of being forced through it.
The idea of a BCB isn't new, it has been used in Koi ponds for many years.
I think my haste to get it setup and running hurt me. Instead of waiting to get Flourite delivered, I used something else in my substrate bed.
Like the sound of your voice. It's calming
Interesting to watch this video. My tank looks similar to yours at the start, no overly green but whiter.
I always thought I was going through a bacterial bloom but it has gone from really hazy to the point you can't see the back of the tank to alot clearer, but never crystal clear
The tank is well away from he windows and lights are only on for around 10 hours a day.
Just ordered a 24w one, tanks 350litre so hopefully it will clear up like yours!
Well Fred........You got me hooked on bees about 18 months ago, (I have 2 Apimaye hives standing by for bees, and a Hoover 8 frame hive I'm using as a swarm trap where we're build our retirement home) and was just discussing with my Wife (notice how I capitalized Wife 😲) how I'd like to start my aquarium hobby back up again once we move in next spring, (Had a 75 gallon fresh water 15 years ago) and she was hesitant at best with the idea..........Then, tonight she walks up behind me watch this video and says "Isn't this the Guy who got you interested in 'this Beekeeping Hobby thing' a while back?" I'll just leave this here, and add, Thanks for taking the time! Great info and video! Have a Great Memorial Day!!
Hi Mike! I was at the local hardware store picking up some odds and ends. The owner is a good friend and we visit at length from time to time. His wife was minding the store one day when I walked in... she scoots up to me and says "YOU talk too much!" (';')... I was interested... why's that? "Well, my husband is home building a chicken coop and he's ordered 30 chicks!!!" ("> I accept full responsibility! ;) I told her that in five months she'll have fresh eggs :)
@@FrederickDunn That's funny and Great!! I dare say, if I had the space, you've hooked me on chickens as well!.......😉🤦♂️
Beautiful water-sprite you have grown
I agree the green killing machine is the best thing made to the fish tanks.
I recently got the 24watt for my 100 gallon tank--been running about a week now and don't see much difference although it's still early. Honestly I'd feel a lot better if I was able to see the "blue light" on but it's sealed and you can't. All they say you look at is the tiniest little light that is on the 'control box' which I'm sure could work without the light actually working. I guess we have to have faith that the light inside is actually working.
You should definitely be seeing results by now. Is there an indicator light on so you know the bulb is good? And is it circulating water?
@@FrederickDunn If the 'indicator' light is that very small dot light on the control box than the answer is yes but no light on the unit itself. Yes, it is circulating water.
we use UV sterlilisers in our Xenopus filtration. Ours runs in a very shallow runway under the light because it helps avoid shadowing etc in the water. Ours works very well but we have to replace the lights very regularly.
If running continuously, this light will expire in about 6 months. I like the shallow runway you're describing.
Does it make a strong current?
I cant have that with Bettas
@@berndmayer1765 It simply flows underneath the light in a shallow tube. You could buffer it in a holding tank and dispense as you prefer.
Interesting. I've not had that level of suspended algae in my tank but I do believe in the UV sterilizers. You may want to try fresh water clams someday, Corbicula fluminea. As filter feeders they should take care of suspended algae.
Thanks for that suggestion... now that the UV system is taking care of the algae, I think I'm all set but will keep freshwater clams in mind.
Suspended algae like green hair algae? What temperature do clams thrive in?
@@DustySteel The clams can tolerate up to 86 deg. F but 76 to 82 deg. F seems optimal. For macroscopic algae like green hair, different animals are required like shrimp, Siamese algae eaters, or snails.
I love your reviews of stuff!
I appreciate that!
We’ve been considering starting an aquarium (again) - looks like a great add-on for the aquarium!
I used to design and do custom aquarium installs. When I lived in SC, all of my filter systems were in a utility room and plumbed to the aquariums. I had a large in-line UV sterilizer back then and don't know what I didn't incorporate it with this tank. Very helpful if you want so "see" your fish :)
yes the green killing machine works excellent
The Bob Ross of animal husbandry.
Who has the bees in Texas that you are impressed with? Hey Fred, just talked to my cousin in Waco Texas she’s keeping 🐝 bees. Said she lost them in the freeze. Thanks Fred
BeeWeaver is my top Texas choice.
@@FrederickDunn thank you mr Dunn
You're A Genius Mr Dunn 🇱🇨👍🏿♥️😁
I've heard good stuff about the inline fluval filter , what was bad about it
Just didn't do the job for this size tank.
Greetings
what would be the hours of daily use
I decided to leave mine on all the time. It may only last six months?
Hey, how’s it going? I set up a tank a few months ago with soil, sand, pothos in the filter, and a very fast growing plant that I got from local store. At first I was getting brown algae, then it has long green hair algae. Do you recommend I get this UV sterilizer or just something to eat the algae? I was also considering making an algae scrubber. I haven’t decided what to stock this tank with yet. It’s a 29 gallon tall tropical freshwater setup. Any advice would be appreciated!!
I recommend both... algae eaters and a UV sterilizer. I like nerite snails and amano shrimp :)
@@FrederickDunn okay, I’ll start there. I wasn’t sure if I was getting green hair algae because the tank wasn’t cycled yet or because it’s natural and I need to counterbalance with UV, snails, and amano shrimp?😊
Hey bud. Just ordered this UV system for my 29gal tank. How did you know you had algae in your water (green tint?). My water is cloudy but no green tint. All parameters are fine. Did a 50% WC 2 days ago and cloudiness returned. Tap water parameters not an issue. Been trying to use Prime & Stability but nothing seems to clear the water. I may be thinking "Bacteria Bloom" which is what your tank looked like at the start of the video. Hope this works...
Not all algae is green, I think you may find that it works nicely :) keep us posted!
@@FrederickDunn Thanks Fred. I'll let you know. I ordered the 9Watt this morning from Petco for same day delivery...still waiting!!
Can i keep the light on in the tank?
It's best to have light and dark intervals. Unless it's just a planted tank with no fish.
You have hi pH now?
I had a show tank. 55 gallon
Should you treen your light off
Then the plants wouldn't do so well. It's under control now though :)
I have the big one coming tomorrow. 55g tank. My green water has just got me furious
I am with you on the frustration of having a tint to the water. I am on my second Green Killing Machine unit... the clarity is extraordinary.
@Frederick Dunn I plugged mine in at 4pm est yesterday. I think it's helped a little so far....very little. It's a 55g tank and I bought the big 24 watt one so I was hoping for something dramatic by now, but I'm patient....well...no....I guess I'm not patient am I cause here I am bitching about it and it hasn't even been 24 hours yet
@Frederick Dunn yep it worked great. It was crystal clear in 5 days. I removed it from the tank after about 10 days to save the life of the unit. No green water has come back so far...55g but I bought the 24 watt
Nice tank.
Great review, you need to branch out into relaxation videos!
Thank you :)
I never had saltwater
Doesn't also kill all your beneficial bacteria???
nope, becuase it's not free flowing through the water, this unit only works on what's in suspension, not on aquarium surfaces.
Any 5$ water-proof-sealed UV lightbulb sank into the filter tank would do just the same. It's not the "machine", it's the UV. I achieve the same with a 5$ UV bulb from ebay sank into the filter chamber
Thanks for sharing, but I can't endorse what you're saying as the UV bulb needs to be in a shroud for protection. But you are free to do as you wish.
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