UV Sterilizer for a bacterial bloom?

[AydenLincoln]

I overdosed NOPOX. Can I run a UV sterilizer to fix the bacterial bloom? I’m leaving for vacation Wednesday. Is it a permanent solution? Should I and more bacteria to my tank? Advice is appreciated/experiences. Fish are doing better and in the lobster tank. If not the fish and starfish are staying in the lobster tank and the lobster is going into an isolation box.

 

[rhostam]

They aren't necessary, but they definitely help and will be longer-term for other conditions depending on how flow is tuned and the size you get. I had a bacterial bloom worse than yours that went on for days. I purchased an underrated UV (all that was available short term) and installed it ASAP and the bloom was gone inside of two days.

 

[Keko21]

I've got a pretty similar bloom going in my tank right now (90gal system) only 2 months cycled. Was debating getting a UV to clear up the bloom but also don't want to kill my good bacteria. Is it better just to wait it out? All parameters are good albeit pH is a little low 8.0 vs usual 8.3, assuming due to the bloom consuming O2.

 

[ReeferHolland]

I've got a pretty similar bloom going in my tank right now (90gal system) only 2 months cycled. Was debating getting a UV to clear up the bloom but also don't want to kill my good bacteria. Is it better just to wait it out? All parameters are good albeit pH is a little low 8.0 vs usual 8.3, assuming due to the bloom consuming O2.

Did the bloom solve itself? I have the exact same problem with 2 month cycled tank.

 

[Court_Appointed_Hypeman]

Did the bloom solve itself? I have the exact same problem with 2 month cycled tank.

I had an awful bloom start 6 days ago, i ended up getting a UV this morning after suddenly ammonia showed up (i guess the bloom started out competing the nitrifying bacteria) and 12 hours later its way better.

Got a mean green machine meant for up to 100 gallons on my 75display, 90gal total vollume.

I feel like I could have gone with the smallest at the rate its clearing up.

 

[Keko21]

Did the bloom solve itself? I have the exact same problem with 2 month cycled tank.

It did! I just ran activated carbon for about 2.5 weeks and now im crystal clear! Now onto battling GHA!!

 

[ReeferHolland]

It did! I just ran activated carbon for about 2.5 weeks and now im crystal clear! Now onto battling GHA!!

My tank just cleared up out of nowhere in 2 days! Nothing needed, my bloom was extremely heavy and I couldn't see anything further than 10cm into the tank. Its now crystal clear too