UV users

[wanareef]

Looking for a UV for the next tank, anyone use these http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=3666&R=13973&N=2004+2032&in_merch=1? What kind of usage do you get from the bulb before replacing is necessary?

TIA

 

[cubalz]

I almost bought one of those but I ended up getting an Aqua Ultraviolet one. I highly recommend checking into one of the Aqua UV models, they are very well made and have a built in wiper to clean off the quartz sleeve and the bulb can be replaced while the system is running- which means that you should never have to tear the thing apart and it is extremely well made. I got a 10 watt model for under $200.00.

 

[wanareef]

cublaz

Thanks for posting- what kind of life are you seeing on the bulb? Or is this a recent purchase?

I've looked ar the Aqua UV- the wiper option is great, but trying to strectch the $$ - the Lifeguard 40w model is $152

 

[fishermann]

i replace my bulbs once a year

 

[cubalz]

As long as you leave it run continuously and not keep turning it on and off then the bulb should last for at least a year, that is what Aqua UV says. I plan on changing mine when the year is up.

 

[Ed Hahn]

I have a Aqua Ultraviolet UV 25 watt with wiper. It has a 4 pin end socket. Aqua Ultaviolent states the bulb will last 14 monthes. If you go UV read up on this unit. I like this UV. I just feel more comfortable knowing it is there. I have not had a sick fish for a long time. Just my opinion. I could just be lucky though? Read up on size recommendations for size of Saltwater aquarium. That includes the minimum and maximum water flow through unit. Good luck in what ever you do, Ed

 

[mojoreef]

rainbow life guard 40 watt uv for around two hundred


mike