How long does it take for UV to clear water?

[Miami Reef]

Is there a certain number of days of using UV that the water clarity will start to show an improvement? Just curious.

 

[Miami Reef]

(For the crystal clear, fish-floating effect).

 

[tehmadreefer]

Depends on your problem

 

[Miami Reef]

Depends on your problem

Oh, there’s not really a problem. I just tried closing my giant UV for 1-2 months to see the effects. My tank is growing algae on the glass very quick and the tank is not as clear as it used to be.

I turned back on my UV today (about 14 hours ago) but I’m not seeing any change yet. Just wondering if I need to wait a little longer.

 

[Dburr1014]

Depends on your problem

And, how bad it is.
So many variables.
But, you SHOULD see some improvement in a day or two unless you have contributing factors.

 

[Miami Reef]

Edit

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

What if we go nuclear and run..... UV, Ozone, Coral Snow , and activated carbon . instant clear? lol

 

[JCTReefer]

I’d say a day or two with a properly sized UV. Was dealing with some pretty bad bacterial blooms. Bad enough to where you could barely make out the rock work. Mine cleared up to crystal in a day or so after installing. This was using a 90 watt Lifeguard Aquatics Pro Max on 212 total water volume.

 

[Miami Reef]

Update: water is crystal clear!

 

[PlainEnvelopes]

I just picked up my UV last weekend cant wait to get it installed and clear up the water.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I'd say about 2 days provided you don't have major issues and just want to polish it.

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