JBJ Reaction 4-Stage Canister Filter

djsimsimon · 12/15/2009, 05:27 PM

I have been having problems in my nano with green water. I was thinking of buying this filter to help stop the problem. Correct me if I'm wrong but the uv in the filer should be able to kill the algae in the water. Anyways I was wondering if anyone had used this filter before or could recommend a better way of dealing with the green water. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

djsimsimon · 12/17/2009, 09:44 PM

anyone?

grimlykindo · 12/17/2009, 09:57 PM

Check these first (if you haven't already):
-Test your water from nitrates/phosphates
-how old are your light bulb(s)?

I've had green water problems in the past and my "temporary" solution has been a micron filter with some diatom powder. You only run it for a few hours to polish the water - it clears my 40g in about an hour crystal clear. It usually stays that way for a few weeks, but if you have alot of nutrients in your water it will come back fast...

I have a marineland HOT magnum 250 - it takes some time to setup and get running but it works well.

12/15/2009, 05:27 PM	#1
djsimsimon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	JBJ Reaction 4-Stage Canister Filter I have been having problems in my nano with green water. I was thinking of buying this filter to help stop the problem. Correct me if I'm wrong but the uv in the filer should be able to kill the algae in the water. Anyways I was wondering if anyone had used this filter before or could recommend a better way of dealing with the green water. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

12/17/2009, 09:44 PM	#2
djsimsimon Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	anyone?

12/17/2009, 09:57 PM	#3
grimlykindo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 78	Check these first (if you haven't already): -Test your water from nitrates/phosphates -how old are your light bulb(s)? I've had green water problems in the past and my "temporary" solution has been a micron filter with some diatom powder. You only run it for a few hours to polish the water - it clears my 40g in about an hour crystal clear. It usually stays that way for a few weeks, but if you have alot of nutrients in your water it will come back fast... I have a marineland HOT magnum 250 - it takes some time to setup and get running but it works well.