Aquarium UV Bulbs

Aquarium UV Bulbs

A UV sterilizer can be an effective tool with controlling bacteria and parasites. It is also very useful in pond applications to control free-floating algae. UV sterilizers are a form of mechanical filtration utilizing a germicidal fluorescent lamp that produces light at a wavelength of approximately 254 nanometers. To keep UV production as high as possible, it is recommended to change out UV sterilizer bulbs every 6-12 month. After 6 months the bulbs will start to lose their effectiveness.

The cleanliness of the quartz sleeve is really important, if a film or deposits cover the sleeve, it will be less to totally ineffective. The time the water is allowed to flow past the UV light will contribute to its performance, the longer the contact time the more effective.