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Hey, I'm thinking about investing in an Arcadia fixture (instead of ZooMed+Reptisun). I have a few specific questions about Arcadia setups, though. This is the one I'm looking to get for my 40g tank: http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/
- Are the bulbs interchangeable with different brands? e.g. Could I use the 22" Reptisun T5 10.0 bulb in the 22" Arcadia T5 fixture if I wasn't able to order from them again for whatever reason?
- Do they really last 12 months without significant loss of UVB output? I currently change my uvb every 6 months.
- Can they really be placed above the screen/mesh of a tank without significant loss of UVB output? I read it can filter out up to 35%, which sounds like a lot.
- Are the bulbs interchangeable with different brands? e.g. Could I use the 22" Reptisun T5 10.0 bulb in the 22" Arcadia T5 fixture if I wasn't able to order from them again for whatever reason?
- Do they really last 12 months without significant loss of UVB output? I currently change my uvb every 6 months.
- Can they really be placed above the screen/mesh of a tank without significant loss of UVB output? I read it can filter out up to 35%, which sounds like a lot.