Re: Will a uv clarifier kill the daphnia in my pond ? [Pond - Help and Advice]

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Posted on: 6/10/2008 21:57

Will a uv clarifier kill the daphnia in my pond ? #1

i have some tiny critters swimming around that i thing are daphnia. i like these as i think they will make a nice snack for my fish

will a uv clarifier kill them ?

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Posted on: 6/10/2008 22:02

Re: Will a uv clarifier kill the daphnia in my pond ? #2

If they pass through it then yes they will be killed

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Posted on: 6/10/2008 22:41

Re: Will a uv clarifier kill the daphnia in my pond ? #3

if the uv clarifier gets rid of greenwater will the daphnia have any food ?

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Posted on: 7/10/2008 20:15

Re: Will a uv clarifier kill the daphnia in my pond ? #4

simple answear, no

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Posted on: 23/11/2008 22:26

Re: Will a uv clarifier kill the daphnia in my pond ? #5

if you want daphinia then take a handfull of the algae and put it in a seperate bucket off pond water and then it will breed and then you can put it in your pond as a snack.

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