Uv Bulb

[Nitin]

HI all
Just a question about my UV bulb in my filter. Currently I have a sun sun filter, the UV light has burnt out.
The replacement part is

http/www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/aquarium-1/aquarium-filters/uv-bulbs/9w-pls-uv-bulb-fits-ef-filter-range.html

But I was wondering if I can use :

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-X-9W-Nail-Art-UV-Dryer-Lamp-Light-REPLACEMENT-Bulb-Nw-/270666512604?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Nails_Manicure_Pedicure_CA&hash=item3f04fb38dc#ht_2303wt_1031

though the shapes are different?

Thank You

 

[minnnt]

No idea mate, but they're not necessary for home aquaria anyway.

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Nitin]

Hi

Thank you for your reply!

The uv seems to keep my water more clean also i have had a few cases of white spots and ever since i got the uv filer ive not had a problem since.and as its there i may as well use it lol. previously had a eheim.

Thankx

 

[Nick217]

I would tend to go with aquatic bulbs but rearly uv is uv so it sould work.

 

[Nitin]

Hi

just did a bit more searching and all so revived a email from the ebayer.

the UV wont work because its not part of the germicidal. the bulb needs to be UV-C

http/www.americanairandwater.com/uv-facts/uv-types.htm

just ordered the original lol

thanx peeps!