Any thoughts on UV treatment?

[Sanniejop]

Hi,
I am now for two months in the process of starting up a new aquarium. Most goes well plants are growing but my water keeps having a green tint. I suspect it is al low concentration of green water algea. Algea that is lose in the water.
Now i read that an UV lamp will solve this very effective but i was wondering what the general opinion is here at UKAPS about this type of devices?
I try to replicate the same conditions as in my older smaller tank which has always very clear water without the use of any fancy stuff. Just only a filter. So i am thinking it should also be possible with my new tank. But it keeps looking greenish.

Thanks for your advice

 

[hypnogogia]

Thread 'Please read the guidelines for Algae help!'

27 Apr 2020

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