An ultraviolet sterilizer is used to maintain water quality in aquaculture environments. Water is passed through the sterilizer, which kills microorganisms with ultraviolet radiation. Filtering the water before it enters the sterilizer is important for effectiveness. The sterilizer cannot treat microorganisms on water inhabitants, and proper care of the environment is necessary.
An ultraviolet sterilizer is a device used to maintain water quality in aquariums, ponds and other aquaculture environments. Ultraviolet sterilizers are usually designed to be used in conjunction with a filtration system and maintenance regimen that will keep the overall condition as healthy as possible. A number of companies manufacture these devices and they can be found for sale at merchants who supply supplies for aquaculture hobbyists and professionals. They can also be ordered directly through some manufacturers.
In a system equipped with an ultraviolet sterilizer, water is passed through the sterilizer at a constant rate. As the water moves, it is bombarded with ultraviolet radiation, which kills microorganisms in the water such as bacteria, algae and protozoa. Then, the clean water is released back into the aquarium or similar environment.
The water entering the sterilizer is usually filtered. Filtering achieves several goals. First, it keeps fish and other water inhabitants out of the water intended to pass through the UV sterilizer, so they are not exposed to radiation. Secondly, it removes impurities from the water; the clearer the water that passes through the sterilizer, the more effective the UV sterilizer will be at zapping unwanted microorganisms.
People can adjust the flow rate for the given environment as needed. An ultraviolet sterilizer can also be used to clean the air that is passed through a bubbler, ensuring that microorganisms do not make their way around the water that is used to oxygenate the environment. Although the ultraviolet sterilizer is not entirely effective in every case, it can radically reduce the population of microorganisms and keep the environment clean. This is useful in general and can be very helpful when a disease moves through the water.
Sterilizers cannot treat microorganisms living in or on water inhabitants. If the disease does occur, it may be necessary to isolate infected individuals from transmitting the disease to others and medicate them to kill the infectious agent. Even UV sterilizers cannot compensate for unclean conditions; if the environment is not properly cared for, it can become a haven for bacteria even with an ultraviolet sterilizer. It is also important to make changes to the environment to meet the needs of specific inhabitants, as some fish may require different nutrients, different pH balances, and so on.
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