48in Flourescent light

[Tuskugee]

I have a 48in Flourescent white light. It's not the regular size ones. It is very thin, and when I tried to put my old uvb light on it didnt fit. So I was wondering if they made thin sized uvb lights instead of the regular sized ones.

Thanks

 

[FoothillBeardie]

Sounds like you have a t5 fixture you need to get a t8 fixture. What diameter is the bulb? T8 is 1" t5 is 3/4" I beleive.

 

[Tuskugee]

I think it is 3/4. Do they not make t5 sizes?

 

[FoothillBeardie]

Not that I am aware of. I wish they did.

 

[Tuskugee]

Thanks for the unpleasant news

 

[FoothillBeardie]

Sorry...

 

[anderous]

they used to make t12 and t8, they discontinued the t12, so i had to upgrade, i think t8 is the only thing they make now

 

[Tuskugee]

http://www.petsupplyonlinestore.com/product/Zilla-Desert-50-UVB-Fluorescent-T5-Bulb-36-Length-21-Watts.html

I found one, would this be good?

 

[FoothillBeardie]

Seems to me most people like the Reptisun 10.0 I have no experience with the Zilla bulbs.

 

[Tuskugee]

zilla has t5

 

[midmichicer]

Zilla bulbs are horrible. Stick with Zoo med.

 

[eternitylonger]

I agree, Zoo Med is a great company for it's products. That's all I get and all I will ever get is Zoo Med.