UVB light keeps breaking
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Drache613":171n4gvn said:
Here is a photo of my UVB hood, it's diagonal because of these strange notches in the center of the tank and I don't know what they are
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Here's my setup
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The bulb has been replaced twice, and it always burns out within a few days. I would go to my local petsmart to buy the bulbs, replace the old one on my beardie's cage, and it would burn out in a matter of days.
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GalacticReptilian":37kjyuto said:
You need a sparky to check the reflector hood , it is likely the hood is faulty , may just be the wrong starter.
Try plugging into a different house power circuit …. might be an issue with circuit you are plugging into - again - you need to sparky to check the circuit.
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If I give my beardie sunlight, how much will that help?
And which hood works best with the Reptisun 10.0 18" tube?
And which hood works best with the Reptisun 10.0 18" tube?
If you're replacing the fixture it might make sense to get a T5 so you have higher output. The T8 is only effective at about 6-8'' while a T5 is stronger and optimal at about 12-14'' or so. You usually need to order them online. http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/
To answer your question, I've used the Zilla slimline fixture for an 18'' T8 and it has worked well. Just be sure to remove the clear plastic in front of the bulb because it will intercept all of the UVB.
To answer your question, I've used the Zilla slimline fixture for an 18'' T8 and it has worked well. Just be sure to remove the clear plastic in front of the bulb because it will intercept all of the UVB.
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Thanks for the infoCooperDragon":2nzz1wd0 said:
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GalacticReptilian":ddsdy7wc said:
What is your geographic latitude ?
…. this will determine who much sunshine is needed to adequate UVA & UVB.
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