How Do You Size UV Lights For Ponds?
Ponds are in a constant need of maintenance to keep algae from taking over. Algae grow best on warm, sunny, open-water ponds. Installing an ultraviolet (UV) light can help dispel some pond algae problems. UV light breaks down the microscopic cell walls of algae, which forces it to clump together in bigger groupings. Once algae starts gathering in clumps, a good filter can sift it out more effectively. The light facilitates that process. However, you definitely want to choose a UV light with a high enough wattage for your pond size. Record the daily amount of sun exposure your pond receives. Detail if it is full sun hitting the water or if there are pond plants or other features partially shielding the water from the sun. Estimate the fish content of the pond. List approximately how many of each kind of fish live in the pond. Note which kinds of fish you placed in the pond and how long those fish have been in the system. The longer the fish have been present and the larger they are, the
