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SainSmart XpertMatic Aquarium Sterilizer Light, 5W Mini Submersible Sanitizer with Timer Aquarium, Waterproof Lamp Cleaning Green and Algae for Fish Tank, Pond, Swimming Pool, Saltwater, Freshwater

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Pattern Name: 5W


Features

  • Safety First: Weve got your back, and your fishs too. With its super contpact size, our lamp features a 360 shield that protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation, while effectively destroying all microorganisms in the water.
  • Powerful Sterilization: Wave goodbye to bacteria with our 5W Fish Tank Disinfection Lamp. Engineered to eliminate up to 99.99% of bacteria, it ensures your fish enjoy a pristine and healthy home.
  • Wide Application: Remove the green in the fish tank, pond, make it clear. Extremely efficient by run the machine continuously for 2-3 days, and watch as the water quality improves and becomes clearer gradually.
  • Built-in Timer Function: Set it and forget it with our built-in timer. It operates on a 24-hour cycle, automatically restarting the sterilization process at the same time every day, giving you one less thing to worry about.
  • Please Note: The lamp operates at an AC voltage of 12010% (50Hz/60Hz), with a temperature limit of <60C. It functions optimally at an ambient temperature of 10-40C. Initial flickering is normal and will stabilize after a few minutes of use. So sit back, relax, and let our lamp take care of your fish tank or pond.

Color: Gray


Shape: Round, Cylindrical


Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)


Finish Type: Lacquered


Light Source Type: Low Pressure Mercury


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.89 x 1.89 x 3.74 inches; 14.07 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 82-002-008A


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 19, 2023


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SainSmart


Best Sellers Rank: #71,108 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #329 in Aquarium Cleaners


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Customer Reviews: 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (244)


Color: Gray


Shape: Round, Cylindrical


Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)


Finish Type: Lacquered


Light Source Type: Low Pressure Mercury


Shade Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene


Power Source: Corded Electric


Brand: SainSmart


Item Weight: 0.4 Kilograms


Style: 5w


Maximum Compatible Light Source Wattage: 5 Watts


Light Source Wattage: 5 Watts


Mounting Type: Submersible


Bulb Features: 360° shield protection against harmful ultraviolet radiation, built-in timer function with 24-hour cycle, eliminates up to 99.99% of bacteria


Number of Light Sources: 1


Are Batteries Included: No


Product Dimensions: 12.2"L x 6.3"W x 2.56"H


Global Trade Identification Number: 01


Manufacturer: SainSmart


UPC: 816550028001


Wattage: 5 watts


Item Weight: 14 ounces


Item model number: 82-002-008A


Date First Available: August 19, 2023


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 11.22 x 6.34 x 2.68 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1.89 x 1.89 x 3.74 inches


Brand Name: SainSmart


Target Audience Keyword: fish


Warranty Description: 1 year.


Model Name: Aquarium Light


Number of Items: 1


Included Components: Aquarium Lamp*1


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  • Why didn't I use this earlier?
Pattern Name: 5W
I've been keeping fish on and off for decades. Recently, I had an issue in my fully cycled 29 gallon tank that has been operating without issue for a full year. The water suddenly turned murky, then green. Research pointed me to a UV sterilizer, and I bought this one. The manufacturer says "not recommended for 24 hour use", so at first I ran it for 6 hours - not much of a change - bumped it up to 12, again, little (but some) improvement. I finally bit the bullet and set it for a continuous 24 hour run. In 5 days, the water was pristine, easily the clearest it is ever been. I believed the recommendation to avoid 24 hours is due to the bulb life - this little baby will burn out quickly at that rate, probably within 6 months. I plan to try a 12 hour cycle, and if the water stays clear, maybe bring it down to 6 hours. But one thing is for sure - this has become a permanent fixture in my aquarium setup, now that I've learned all it can do. And, I'll be buying one for my quarantine tank, since it's a great way to clear ich and other disease causing bacteria. At this price point, I have no issue replacing the unit every 6 months, and I love the fact that the bulb is shielded, meaning no fried inverts or fish. Happy as a clam! (or should I say snail or shrimp...) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024 by Lil One

  • Small, easy, and effective (for small tanks)
Pattern Name: 5W
So far, I like this little thing. I've actually bought two. I use them primarily in my small tanks, a 5G and three 2.5Gs. Within a day, it clears the water right up! I haven't tried it in any of the larger tanks. It's a small wattage and a small unit, so I don't know how effective it would be in a tank 20G or more. But I've tried a lot of UV sterilizers, and most of them leaked. These are not like that. They just hang on the inside, and water flows through them as the currents in the tank take it. Like I said, I have two, so I use one in a couple of small tanks, clear up that water and move them to another if needed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by Scott McBride

  • Positively hopeful
Pattern Name: 5W
Ok day 1 here we go: unpacking love it looks great uniform clear instructions I also use chat GPT to get an idea for my tank size and how to put it in highly recommend. Im using it 4 hours a day on a 6 gallon tank so I expect this to take a week im dealing with free flow algae of 3 months. I work doubles give me a break. I will update often. I dont expect any death at 4 hours a day upon inspection the unit looked nice and sealed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2025 by Olivia Olivia

  • great UV light
Pattern Name: 5W
this is by FAR the best UV light I have ever owned. FORGET the ones that are also a pump/filter... this one (as opposed to those) is maintenance-free. I place it close enough to the current created by my pump/filter so that water GENTLY circulates through it, and that's it! (IF you do not place it near a current, it won't clear tank... needs to access all of the water) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025 by Paulina Paulina

  • Does absolutely nothing from what I can see.
Pattern Name: 5W
I was skeptical, but the reviews convinced me to give it a try. I should have trusted my gut. Placed it between the filter intakes so it would get some water flow through it. I was surprised it didn't have any sort of pump built in to move the water. After a week of running 24 hours a day, nothing has changed. I'm returning it and ordering one of the more popular models that do include a pump. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025 by Shayna Shayna

  • 48hr miracle!
Pattern Name: 5W
I had been battling algae in my tank for about 2 weeks trying all sorts of different things to try to combat it. I eventually stumbled across this after having no luck finding a UV filter that would fit my tank and man oh man am I glad I found this. The two pictures are 48 hours apart running the UV for 18 hours a day. I will be looking into what happened in my tank to try to prevent it from happening again but it’s comforting to know that if I do have a bad bloom I can quickly and safely get it taken care of. 10/10 recommend! **update** After a few more days I dialed it back to 8 hours a day and my tank water is the most clear it’s ever been! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024 by Dylan Dylan

  • Good
Pattern Name: 5W
Very good quality.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026 by Kent

  • Fits in a smaller tank
Pattern Name: 5W
I needed a small UV light for a small tank. I wanted to prevent an algae bloom but wasn’t experiencing one in the tank I put this in. What I like about this is that it is short enough to fit in my smaller tank and that I could set a timer to work just a couple hours a day. I can see just a hint of light, so I know it’s on. Although the length of this fits in my shorter tank, it’s still pretty big. And although it’s a bit of an eye sore in my little tank, I feel it’s helping to prevent an algae bloom. I like it’s a stand-alone light so I can choose to remove and only use if I have an algae bloom or keep in the tank to supplement maintenance. There is a loud beep when the light comes on and turns off which is slightly annoying but at least I know it’s working. I wish there was an option to turn this down. I don’t know how well it works with an algae bloom, but I’ll update on how this works if I do. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025 by Renee M

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