DracoLord510
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As information, the bulb we use for our beardies is this one http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-PowerSun-Mercury-Vapor/dp/B0002AQDJK - PowerSun 100W UV MV Lamp
My wife and I have two adult beardies and will be adopting a juvenile, and this is the standard bulb we use. For substrate, we changed to using tile from my wife's work (she designs countertops so we get chunks of tile for free) with some sand sprinkled on top for traction. The problems is that our PowerSun bulbs as noted above go out with relative frequency, with some lasting less than a month. We keep a backup bulb sealed at all times so that in case of emergencies our dragons don't get cold but I'm wondering who else uses these bulbs and what your experience is with longevity. They are not cheap and they always seem to die out just after the return period expires and sending in the old one to be replaced equals cold lizards. I'm especially worried about our new juvenile (female, probably 6-8 months old) because she previously lived in a ten gallon (!) tank with ONLY a tube light and her lower jaw juts out making me think she may have early signs of MBD.
My wife and I have two adult beardies and will be adopting a juvenile, and this is the standard bulb we use. For substrate, we changed to using tile from my wife's work (she designs countertops so we get chunks of tile for free) with some sand sprinkled on top for traction. The problems is that our PowerSun bulbs as noted above go out with relative frequency, with some lasting less than a month. We keep a backup bulb sealed at all times so that in case of emergencies our dragons don't get cold but I'm wondering who else uses these bulbs and what your experience is with longevity. They are not cheap and they always seem to die out just after the return period expires and sending in the old one to be replaced equals cold lizards. I'm especially worried about our new juvenile (female, probably 6-8 months old) because she previously lived in a ten gallon (!) tank with ONLY a tube light and her lower jaw juts out making me think she may have early signs of MBD.
