Basking Spot

[Sushe]

Hi, so I was thinking about my basking spot bulb (Exo terra Solar Glo 125Watts) and I remembered that soon it will lose is properties.

My lightning setup is, on the left side of the terrarium a CHE 100Watts (for cold days/nights) and on the right side a Solar Glo 125Watts as I said before. Last but not least I have a Arcadia T8 Reptile Lamp Tube Euro Range D3 Desert 10% UVB 38Watts, about 80% of the terrarium length (in the middle).

My Question is, can I buy a household bulb for the basking spot? I saw some topics but I couldn't figure it out if is better or worst than using the Solar Glo 125Watts.
And which type of household bulb, if the question above is yes, could I buy? Incandescent or halogen?
Or should I buy another solar glo bulb?

Thank you for your time, and sorry if this is a dumb topic.
Best Regards

 

[KeyBlu422]

I'd go with a halogen bulb. Relatively cheap, somewhat long lasting, and better than an incandescent. The solar glo is supposed to supply uvb, uva, and heat but since you already have a decent uvb(though I'd get a desert t5 next if you can) and aren't using the solar glo as an all in one source(supposedly it doesn't always work as it should so I'd use a uvb with it or different MVB brand), a halogen would be pretty good. Also, you can pick up halogen bulbs from lowes or Home Depot for a cheaper price as they're basically the same thing as the pet store ones(just less expensive since you don't pay for branding and it being made "specifically for reptiles).

 

[kingofnobbys]

Hi, so I was thinking about my basking spot bulb (Exo terra Solar Glo 125Watts) and I remembered that soon it will lose is properties.

My lightning setup is, on the left side of the terrarium a CHE 100Watts (for cold days/nights) and on the right side a Solar Glo 125Watts as I said before. Last but not least I have a Arcadia T8 Reptile Lamp Tube Euro Range D3 Desert 10% UVB 38Watts, about 80% of the terrarium length (in the middle).

My Question is, can I buy a household bulb for the basking spot? I saw some topics but I couldn't figure it out if is better or worst than using the Solar Glo 125Watts.
And which type of household bulb, if the question above is yes, could I buy? Incandescent or halogen? <<<< yes , a domestic par38 incandescent or halogen spot globe will be fine.
These are popular as basking globes here in Australia http://www.assets.lighting.philips.com/is/content/PhilipsLighting/fp923815645501-pss-en_au


Or should I buy another solar glo bulb?

Thank you for your time, and sorry if this is a dumb topic.
Best Regards

 

[Sushe]

Great! Thank you for all your advices, when the t8 bulb lose is properties I will go for a t5.

I really notice a different behavior when I did mount the t8 bulb, I was using a compact bulb and the solar glo, and I wanted to get rid of the compact bulb so I switched to the linear t8 bulb and my beardie somehow got more alert and better looking.

I will definitely go for a halogen bulb, don't want to pay the extra cash for the brand and "specially for reptiles" as you said.

Best Regards!

 

[KeyBlu422]

Great! Thank you for all your advices, when the t8 bulb lose is properties I will go for a t5.

I really notice a different behavior when I did mount the t8 bulb, I was using a compact bulb and the solar glo, and I wanted to get rid of the compact bulb so I switched to the linear t8 bulb and my beardie somehow got more alert and better looking.

I will definitely go for a halogen bulb, don't want to pay the extra cash for the brand and "specially for reptiles" as you said.

Best Regards!

I've used compacts for years without issue(though I only use Exo Terra as I know they're mostly reliable, something I can't really say for all brands) but, based on all the raving reviews from people who've switched, I may try out a t5 tube next time. I'm glad to have helped.