Jay Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I can't afford an aquarium UV sterilizer so would a normal UV light work because I want to use it for guppy fin rot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Jay said: I can't afford an aquarium UV sterilizer so would a normal UV light work because I want to use it for guppy fin rot UV lights that are used in aquariums to reduce populations of algae and bacteria are fairly powerful, hot, and completely shielded so as not to harm you or your fish. Which is a long way of saying, no, a normal UV light will not work for your guppies' fin rot unfortunately. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Ok, do you know if there is a cheap one or can I use the sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) You will need to use meds to cure it. One that I've used is API fin and body cure but there are others out there. Edited November 18, 2020 by KBOzzie59 hit reply before my thought finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 None of the very inexpensive UV solutions is effective for use in aquariums. Sunlight won't hurt your sick guppy but it is only one part of a good quality environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 My tank is good all parameters are ok, nitrites 0 and ammonia 0 nitrates 0.1 ph 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Daniel said: None of the very inexpensive UV solutions is effective for use in aquariums. Sunlight won't hurt your sick guppy but it is only one part of a good quality environment. Can I quarantine in sunlight? Will that help at all? Sorry I just can not afford a good uv cause I'm 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 UV lights have their place, but I haven't used one for at least 11 years. My guess is that most of members of this forum do not use a UV light. And it not the expense of the UV lights that keeps me from using one, it is that most of the uses of UV, like assisting with clearly cloudy water, can also be achieved inexpensively and easily without UV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Daniel said: UV lights have their place, but I haven't used for at least 11 years. My guess is that most of members of this forum do not use a UV light. And it not the expense of the UV lights that keeps me from using one, it is that most of the uses of UV, like assisting with clearly cloudy water, can also be achieved inexpensively and easily without UV. This is the last thing I have not tried, besides some meds, but I can't find them and I can not order online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jay said: This is the last thing I have not tried, besides some meds, but I can't find them and I can not order online There are few 'diseases' that aquarium salt and high quality water cannot fix (including fin rot). Here is a good Co-Op blog post that you will find helpful. 5 Quick and Easy Steps for Treating Fin Rot WWW.AQUARIUMCOOP.COM What do you do if your fish’s fins and tail are looking ragged or discolored? It may be a... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Thanks, it has been going for 4 months now, I will try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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