turbo twist uv light time period?
- Thread starter reef33
- Start date
Tucson Reef
New member
24/7, turning it on and off shortens its already short life (10 months max) more
captain639
Member
I also have my uv on 24/7.
Leaving it on 24/7 is clearly best for the lamp itself. The major factor that shortens the life of light bulbs is heating and cooling when they're turned on and off.
What's best for the tank is another question. Some would argue that leaving it on is good for the tank. Others might say that there is some benefit to letting small amounts of algae and bacteria escape being zapped by the UV. Personally, I don't know enough to have an opinion on that.
What's best for the tank is another question. Some would argue that leaving it on is good for the tank. Others might say that there is some benefit to letting small amounts of algae and bacteria escape being zapped by the UV. Personally, I don't know enough to have an opinion on that.
