Dymax UV Flow 5W

Dymax UV Flow 5W

Dymax UV Flow 5W is an in-line UV steriliser that helps keep aquarium water clear by tackling algae, suspended bacteria and green water. It suits freshwater hobbyists, planted-tank keepers and anyone who wants a quick-connect UV unit on an existing filter setup.

Key Benefits

• Helps purify aquarium water by removing chemicals, eliminating algae and eradicating suspended bacteria
• Helps prevent algae growth before it takes hold
• Helps remove green water
• Targets suspended bacteria that can contribute to cloudy water, green water and disease problems
• Helps prevent the growth of Cyanobacteria, which can smother and destroy aquatic plants
• Quick and easy installation thanks to the quick-connect design
• Condensed design sends water through and around the bulb to maximise contact time for optimum water clarification

How to Use

The UV-FLO is a quick-connect, in-line unit that attaches along a water hose. Fit it into the hose run of your existing filtration, and water passes through and around the bulb on its way back to the aquarium. Its condensed design lengthens the time the water spends in contact with the bulb.

Suitable For

• Aquariums battling green water or cloudy water
• Tanks where algae keeps returning
• Planted aquariums, both for algae prevention and to help stop Cyanobacteria from smothering plants
• Hobbyists who want to reduce suspended bacteria in the water column

Compatibility

Designed to attach along any water hose, including:

• Canister filters
• Overhead filters
• The return pump hose from a sump filter

Specifications

• Power: 5W
• Type: in-line UV steriliser
• Connection: quick connect, fits along a water hose
• Design: condensed body that redirects water through and around the bulb

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dymax UV Flow 5W do?
It is an in-line UV steriliser that helps purify aquarium water by removing chemicals, eliminating algae and eradicating suspended bacteria.

Will it help with green water in my tank?
Yes, it is designed to help remove green water. Water passes through and around the bulb, and the condensed design maximises contact time for better water clarification.

Can I connect it to a canister filter or sump?
Yes. It attaches along any water hose, including a canister filter hose, an overhead filter and the return pump hose from a sump filter.

Is it suitable for planted aquariums?
Yes. Besides helping prevent algae, it helps prevent the growth of Cyanobacteria, which can smother and destroy aquatic plants.

Is installation difficult?
No. It is a quick-connect, in-line design that fits along your existing water hose.

Can it help with cloudy water?
Yes. It targets suspended bacteria that can contribute to cloudy water, green water and disease problems.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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