How Do You Install Ultraviolet Lights In A Pond?
A garden pond provides depth and beauty to just about any landscape. However, keeping these ponds crystal clear is a constant fight against algae. One way that you can help defeat this enemy is by installing ultraviolet lights in your pond. They operate inline with your filter system and kill the algae by using ultraviolet light. Installing will take a couple of hours, but the spectacular results for your pond’s clarity are worth it. Measure the size of your pond in gallons. This will determine the wattage of ultraviolet (UV) light that you need to effectively treat your pond. For ponds up to 400 gallons, you need a UV light with a minimum of eight watts. For ponds between 400 and 800 gallons, you need a 15-watt bulb, while ponds over 800 gallons require a 25-watt UV bulb. If your pond size is just at the edge of the recommended UV, use the next higher wattage. Purchase the appropriate UV filter for your pond size. In addition to the minimum wattage above, UV lights come in many shapes
