wee2 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 hi, guys, I intend to get a filter as well. I am targetting two brands at same time. Atman uf 2400 and Aqua one cf 2400. I know we are talking about the best one here not the cheapest but according to my affordablity, I have to stay away from fansy ones such as fluvelx5. now I am quite hesitant between two brands, both of Atman uf 2400 and Aqua One cf 2400 are reaching my requirement in flow rate and volumm but.... Atman has a built-in UV lamp which Aqua One does not.... of course, Aqua One seems a more economic and popular brand what is the big deal of having a UV facilities, Can I rather not have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 UV isn't necessary but in a canister filter It may kill your beneficial bacteria. On the otherhand if you have a big disease in your tank a UV LIGHT may kill some o the disease not alot of a disease though. So pretty much it isn't necessary. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 UV isn't necessary but in a canister filter It may kill your beneficial bacteria. On the otherhand if you have a big disease in your tank a UV LIGHT may kill some o the disease not alot of a disease though. So pretty much it isn't necessary. Good luck The UV will only kill bacteria that travels through it, unless the UV lamp is sitting inside the cannister irradiating the media it's not going to bother your media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee2 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 hi I have decided to go for the Aqua one new model uf 2700 without a Uv lamp. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 When you get it up and running can you try and remove the top and tell me if its hard to or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee2 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 When you get it up and running can you try and remove the top and tell me if its hard to or not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 sure Turn it off first... :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 and release the pipes :sage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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