When do you replace your UV bulbs ?

[tcarswell]

My 18 watt turbo twist is a little over 6 months old. Curious if the bulb should be changed out ?

 

[nubz]

i will ppost here cus i got a 18w uv ttoo and i am wondering if i should change the bulbh

 

[SpeshulEd]

I thought I read once a year, but I'm not for sure. Do you leave it on 24/7? I just got one about a month ago, so I'm interested to find out as well.

 

[tcarswell]

Its on 24/7 I think I read every year as well but im not sure exactly.

 

[jsodwi]

I thought is was every six months

 

[FishNCash]

6-8 months is ideal and after 1 year it's just a bright light bulb. Most people change them out every year.

 

[tcarswell]

There goes 50 bucks

 

[chesterthehero]

whenever i manage to break it.. whick is about every 6-8 months... lowes sells 9w uv bulbs for 9$ in the pond section

 

[tcarswell]

I just got the coral life 18 watt turbo twist bulb at big als for 50 bucks... Should I have gone with a cheaper alternative ?

 

[chesterthehero]

I just got the coral life 18 watt turbo twist bulb at big als for 50 bucks... Should I have gone with a cheaper alternative ?

only if you dont have $50