Aqua UV 15 watt advantage 2000 hang on uv light

After experiencing my first ever algal bloom, I was at a loss for what to do. After many water changes, some hand wringing, and teeth gnashing, I did an internet search and realized I needed a UV sterilizer. I have a 30 gallon tall freshwater tank with a Fluval 205 external filter. Slightly too many fish, but they are little! Anyway, I purchased the Aqua Ultraviolet 15 watt hanger model. My purchase was based on internet searches and Amazon reviews. I had to make a slight modification to the connection as the inlet was a little smaller than the Fluval tubing. Luckily, I had some Tygon tubing, Ty-wraps, and Teflon tape on hand. After a gravel vacuuming and 75% water change, I installed the Aqua UV Sterilizer on the outlet of the Fluval. Within 24 hours there was a noticeable difference in water clarity. After 48 hours the water is almost crystal clear! It was so green before. So green, that I was too embarrassed to take a picture. I was worried that the Fish Police would find me and arrest me. I highly recommend this sterilizer! Very easy to install and IT WORKS! Make sure you have the necessary connections before you start. I had everything I needed on hand. The Fluval tubing is 5/8" id and the Sterilizer inlet was too small for the Fluval tubing connector. The Tygon is 5/8" od and 7/8" id and fit inside the Fluval connector and on to the Sterilizer inlet perfectly! I used Teflon tape on the Fluval tubing and Tygon connections, and I used Ty-wraps snugged on for holding power as I didn't have the right size hose clamps. So far no leaks, and it's working great. The pictures are of the set up. The aquarium at the start (the water is cloudy after a 75% change out!). 24 hours, and 48 hours later.

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The ultraviolet water purification system has been a veritable transformative agent in my aquarium milieu. Time and again, my aquatic receptacle would become inundated with an algal proliferation, causing the aqueous medium to become so turbid as to render the aquatic fauna, décor, and even the water itself, invisible to the naked eye. I was beset with feelings of embarrassment as an aquaristic proprietor and would often divert attention away from the tank, directing my acquaintances and guests towards other areas of my domicile, such as a mundane garbage receptacle. However, since the installation of this UV purification system, my tank has been suffused with a pristine clarity, so much so that I am inclined to exhibit it prominently outside my abode for all who pass by to marvel at its magnificence. The water is entirely unencumbered by floating particulate matter, save for the aquatic animals, who appear to be reveling in their newly pristine habitat. There is not even the slightest hint of odiferous emanations, making it seem as though I am a veritable aquaristic savant. If your tank is plagued by issues of algal bloom, I implore you to consider this device as the solution to your conundrum.

Works great nice and small fits in my sump area perfectly.

Excellent UV sterilizer, cleared my tank water from an algae bloom in 6 hours