275 T Rex MVB Fixture question

[tyler_619]

Just wondering what would be the best fixture to support this bulb. I have a 160 watt in a 10' dome fixture but it is not heating the cage enough it is way to cold and I need to upgrade to this. I need a good reliable fixture to heat this 275 watt bulb. Any reccommendations?

Thanks

 

[Doonagoowin]

You don't really need a bigger bulb.
You could use a supplementing bulb.

I have a PowerSun 100W and a 75W (not sure what kind of bulb) to get the temps up right.
Just have the little bulb right next to the MVB.

 

[tyler_619]

Yeah I know that would be easier, but my cage is custom made and there isn't a hole made for another heat source which I hope will get done soon, and I was just wondering what fixture would support such a hot bulb.

 

[Doonagoowin]

Ah ok.

Maybe try attaching a heavy duty light fixture to the top? I've seen a lot of people use MVB's without the domes.
Something along these lines:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100652905&N=10000003+90076+501161

Here's a dome I found if you want to take that route:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100354517&N=10000003+90076+501093
I'm not sure how it would hold up to continuous lighting/heat though.

*thumbs up*

 

[LJean]

Ah ok.

Maybe try attaching a heavy duty light fixture to the top? I've seen a lot of people use MVB's without the domes.
Something along these lines:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100652905&N=10000003+90076+501161

We have this fixture in Oscar's viv. You can't use it for a MVB. It gets too hot and the wattage only holds up to 150 watts per bulb.

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

tyler619...I was just wondering what size your viv is. Curious..because I am in the process of making a new large enclosure for my dragon and also got a 160 w mvb. I know I'm probably going to need additional heat, but until I have it done won't know how much extra heat.

Dawn

 

[tyler_619]

If you search my previous posts on my profile you will come across Spike's cage in it's own topic. Do they make reptile fixtures for these 275 watt bulbs?

 

[Doonagoowin]

Ah ok.

Maybe try attaching a heavy duty light fixture to the top? I've seen a lot of people use MVB's without the domes.
Something along these lines:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100652905&N=10000003+90076+501161

We have this fixture in Oscar's viv. You can't use it for a MVB. It gets too hot and the wattage only holds up to 150 watts per bulb.

Oh I know, I doubted it held up to the amount he was using. Just something "along those lines" :wink: lol
The most I've seen from a reptile supplyer is the Brooder lamp 250W.

 

[vickson420]

Topic moved to Enclosures

 

[LJean]

Oh I know, I doubted it held up to the amount he was using. Just something "along those lines" :wink: lol
The most I've seen from a reptile supplyer is the Brooder lamp 250W.

Just wanted to give the info, LOL. Until my dh rewires Oscar's viv, I can't use a MVb in there. I do want to get a mvb for Calypso's viv so need the info given in these posts too.