Anyone using the UV sterilizer from Petsmart?
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2750628
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2750628
UV Sterilizer from Petsmart
- Thread starter DavidZ
- Start date
Yup... I actually posted a review of it here on AC. Did an excellent job on the 16 gallon I used it for. Bulb didn't last long though.
How big is your tank? I would really recommend a Aqua brand UV steralizer. You tend to get what you pay for.
I read your review and was wondering how long did it run before the bulb died, I did notice you ran it 24/7 too. They're pretty interesting to me, since my local Petsmarts stock both sizes and replacement bulbs as well.
The thing about bulb life is that it all depends on how long you run it for. The replacements are cheap for this one too...
Can't really beat it for the money/
Can't really beat it for the money/
8 months of 24/7 operation is actually pretty good. I might try out a 9watt on a 14 or 20gal, but only run it with the lighting.
Does anyone know when you replace the bulb? Do you wait for it to die or replace it at some interval? Mine has been running since Christmas 2007! Still going strong! Watch me go home today and find out that it's burnt out! Haha!