Hi all. I want to replace Petey's uvb light tube, the one he has is Reptiglo 10.0 15W 18 inch T8. I know this is not optimal but wondered which tube I can get that is a better uvb tube without having to replace the fixture itself.
Any suggestions? Yes, in the U.S.
-Dee
Good thing your changing that out Reptiglos are not any good - you need to get a Reptisun 10.0 T 8 - they are one of the best on the market now - it needs to be 8-10 inches from basking spot -- and no cover on the fixture
Karrie
Good thing your changing that out Reptiglos are not any good - you need to get a Reptisun 10.0 T 8 - they are one of the best on the market now - it needs to be 8-10 inches from basking spot -- and no cover on the fixture
Karrie
So it's the brand not the model so to speak? Yeah I know it's not a good tube but have it under the steel mesh lid, no cover on it and foil to reflect. It's about 8 inches away from his fave spot, 6-8 depending. We went thru all that when we first got here. You told me what to do with the tube, under lid etc. I figure it was best I could do for short term since he came with it and is adult. Just wanted to know what to replace it with and should it stay in same place etc? Thanks for being so helpful!
-Dee
If you dont have a reflector, definitely keep using the foil. Without a reflector, the t8 reptisun needs to be 4 or 5 inches away, and that's too close. With the reflector you can be at a much better 6-8 inch distance. Those numbers are assuming it's not being blocked by a mesh lid.
If you're tank is tall enough you might want to consider just switching to the t5 version and buying a fixture with reflector.
If you dont have a reflector, definitely keep using the foil. Without a reflector, the t8 reptisun needs to be 4 or 5 inches away, and that's too close. With the reflector you can be at a much better 6-8 inch distance. Those numbers are assuming it's not being blocked by a mesh lid.
If you're tank is tall enough you might want to consider just switching to the t5 version and buying a fixture with reflector.
He's in a 40 br for now. Hope to change that this summer with a newly built viv or a Zen or something similar. Haven't decided yet, but leaning towards buying the appropriate enclosure for adult. Def needs more space. Expect to go T5 with new 'house'.
-Dee