DragonPete
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Hoping this will work, it's all the pet store had. Wanted the reptisun but they were out.?
-Dee
-Dee
Thanks Karrie! Just realised the 50 prob means 5.0 but doesn't say so. Pet store said they'll have more reptisun next week, might wait until I can get him a 10.0. His is inside the tank, no cover with smooth foil reflector ( As per your instructions a couple months ago?). Guess another week won't hurt.KarrieRee":1jrkbpj2 said:It will work for 6 months its not going to be as strong as the Reptisun - put it inside the tank 8-10 inches from basking spot w/ NO cover on the bulb --- in 6 months keep the fixture and replace the bulb w/ the Reptisun 10.0 ------------ you could of ordered it on line from here http://www.pangeareptiles.com -- go look at that website
Karrie
Awww so sorry to hear that. ?KarrieRee":oyr8acx9 said:No it wont you can use the fixture you got for the Reptisun bulb -- the bulb will work too its just not as strong --- but you now have a fixture w/ a reflector -- I have the same fixture in the basement that I used for a 20 gallon tank - its just that I had the Reptisun bulb in there - I used it last Sept when I had Kida that was totally malnourished when I got her --- she died in a few weeks --
Karrie
Then I'll hold off and take it back to exchange for the reptisun 10.0 next week when they have more.Gormagon":12khbcun said:I have to say this but a 5.0 t8 is nowhere near strong enough for a dragon, a 10.0 t8 is barely strong enough. IMO
DragonPete":2kotp6n9 said:Thanks Karrie! Just realised the 50 prob means 5.0 but doesn't say so. Pet store said they'll have more reptisun next week, might wait until I can get him a 10.0. His is inside the tank, no cover with smooth foil reflector ( As per your instructions a couple months ago?). Guess another week won't hurt.KarrieRee":2kotp6n9 said:It will work for 6 months its not going to be as strong as the Reptisun - put it inside the tank 8-10 inches from basking spot w/ NO cover on the bulb --- in 6 months keep the fixture and replace the bulb w/ the Reptisun 10.0 ------------ you could of ordered it on line from here http://www.pangeareptiles.com -- go look at that website
Karrie
-Dee
Anytime my friend!!!DragonPete":2hwsdzdf said:Then I'll hold off and take it back to exchange for the reptisun 10.0 next week when they have more.Gormagon":2hwsdzdf said:I have to say this but a 5.0 t8 is nowhere near strong enough for a dragon, a 10.0 t8 is barely strong enough. IMO
Thanks hon!
-Dee
I just checked out the link Karrie gave me and I can get the Arcadia WITH shipping for $8 less than what I just paid for this one. SMH I'm taking it back! Geez!kingofnobbys":awybxu6h said:DragonPete":awybxu6h said:Thanks Karrie! Just realised the 50 prob means 5.0 but doesn't say so. Pet store said they'll have more reptisun next week, might wait until I can get him a 10.0. His is inside the tank, no cover with smooth foil reflector ( As per your instructions a couple months ago?). Guess another week won't hurt.KarrieRee":awybxu6h said:It will work for 6 months its not going to be as strong as the Reptisun - put it inside the tank 8-10 inches from basking spot w/ NO cover on the bulb --- in 6 months keep the fixture and replace the bulb w/ the Reptisun 10.0 ------------ you could of ordered it on line from here http://www.pangeareptiles.com -- go look at that website
Karrie
-Dee
I'd return it unused still in box and exchange for something else , order in an Arcadia 12%UVB tube by mail-order would be my advise .
Zilla's UV sources are very dodgy quality wise.
Karrie's correct, they have the Arcadia T8, I'm ordering it.Gormagon":193zspqm said:Correct me if I'm wrong here but, I think the Arcadia 12% is a T5 and you have a T8 fixture. I know it gets confusing at times and very frustrating but such is the life of a dragon slave!!!???
Did not know this!!!!!!DragonPete":291dfk7r said:Karrie's correct, they have the Arcadia T8, I'm ordering it.Gormagon":291dfk7r said:Correct me if I'm wrong here but, I think the Arcadia 12% is a T5 and you have a T8 fixture. I know it gets confusing at times and very frustrating but such is the life of a dragon slave!!!???
Was very happy to see Arcadia made a T8.
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-Dee