Arcadia UVB replacement help? (T5)

[TheBeard9789]

Hey guys I ordered Arcadia T5 UVB 24" 12% desert bulbs (bulbs and fixtures) I contacted the supplier for a replacement. My problem is is that I couldn't find the bulbs so I contacted them and they gave me almost identical replacements. But what they sent me was 22" bulbs it basically goes 22" 34" and 46". I have a slight feeling I will need to replace everything and that is $180+ I don't necessarily have. I was under the impression that I could replace the bulbs once a year and NOT the bulbs and fixtures.

This is a headache and a half smfh

 

[KarrieRee]

Hey guys I ordered Arcadia T5 UVB 24" 12% desert bulbs (bulbs and fixtures) I contacted the supplier for a replacement. My problem is is that I couldn't find the bulbs so I contacted them and they gave me almost identical replacements. But what they sent me was 22" bulbs it basically goes 22" 34" and 46". I have a slight feeling I will need to replace everything and that is $180+ I don't necessarily have. I was under the impression that I could replace the bulbs once a year and NOT the bulbs and fixtures.

This is a headache and a half smfh

You need a 22" bulb and you can get a 22" Reptisun T 5 to replace the 12% bulb -- I checked pangeareptiles and they are sold out of the Arcadia 22" bulbs -- so you can use this one I have used both bulbs

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO - Hight Output Linear Lamp for desert reptile terrariums. Shop all lighting supplies at Pangea Reptile

www.pangeareptile.com

 

[TheBeard9789]

You need a 22" bulb and you can get a 22" Reptisun T 5 to replace the 12% bulb -- I checked pangeareptiles and they are sold out of the Arcadia 22" bulbs -- so you can use this one I have used both bulbs

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO - Hight Output Linear Lamp for desert reptile terrariums. Shop all lighting supplies at Pangea Reptile

www.pangeareptile.com

Would it be the same though? Like same power same watt and it'll fit safely in to the fixtures I have?

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[KarrieRee]

Would it be the same though? Like same power same watt and it'll fit safely in to the fixtures I have?

Added a pic meant to before

The bulb will fit right into the fixture -- and yes they are the same watt --

 

[RangoRocky]

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[TheBeard9789]

The bulb will fit right into the fixture -- and yes they are the same watt --

Long as it's the same and it won't blow or catch fire I'll take it thank you!!

 

[KarrieRee]

Long as it's the same and it won't blow or catch fire I'll take it thank you!!

I forgot pet smart is now carrying the Arcadias check there

 

[TheBeard9789]

I forgot pet smart is now carrying the Arcadias check there

Ugh ok this is a face palm moment my email says 24" bulbs yet the box I found (I save boxes for bulbs) both say 22"

 

[KarrieRee]

Ugh ok this is a face palm moment my email says 24" bulbs yet the box I found (I save boxes for bulbs) both say 22"

A 24" fixture takes a 22" bulb

 

[TheBeard9789]

A 24" fixture takes a 22" bulb

Ya that didn't dawn on me so thank you for the info I'll snag 2 bulbs either today or next month. I know the T5 I have last 12 months is there a given time frame that is ideal to change it? Like should I wait a week or 2 before it needs to be changed or should I change it a month before? I don't wanna wait till the last minute and next thing I know the bulb already expired a week or so beforehand. I'm asking bc i'm not use to the Arcadia's and this will be my first time changes bulbs and I don't wanna leave my beardies with no UVB

 

[KarrieRee]

Ya that didn't dawn on me so thank you for the info I'll snag 2 bulbs either today or next month. I know the T5 I have last 12 months is there a given time frame that is ideal to change it? Like should I wait a week or 2 before it needs to be changed or should I change it a month before? I don't wanna wait till the last minute and next thing I know the bulb already expired a week or so beforehand. I'm asking bc i'm not use to the Arcadia's and this will be my first time changes bulbs and I don't wanna leave my beardies with no UVB

I recommend a month prior to install for the Arcadia and the reptisun -

 

[TheBeard9789]

I recommend a month prior to install for the Arcadia and the reptisun -

Ok that's fine the old T8s I had I did the same thing a month prior so there wasn't a chance of the beardies going without UVB