Different branded Lighting?

[TheBeardedSaint]

Im going to be making a new tank for and I'm wondering what would be the best brand to go for in Australia.

Also would I need 2 basking spots for a 6foot tank?

 

[VenusAndSaturn]

It matters quite a lot in fact. Some brands aren't as good as others.... and that light isn't even a UVB light so your beardie would just get MBD and then you'd have to spend about a hundred dollars for correct lighting and more for vet bills.

A uvb light and a aquarium light are two VERY different things.

Beardies aren't cheap, and you cant go cheap with vital things like lighting.

 

[TheBeardedSaint]

It matters quite a lot in fact. Some brands aren't as good as others.... and that light isn't even a UVB light so your beardie would just get MBD and then you'd have to spend about a hundred dollars for correct lighting and more for vet bills.

A uvb light and a aquarium light are two VERY different things.

Beardies aren't cheap, and you cant go cheap with vital things like lighting.

yes, I know beardies aren't cheap. Not sure how I didn't see the aquarium light wasnt uvb -facepalm-.

 

[JessPets]

I believe in Australia the best and most easily purchased are Arcadia, which are equivalent to the ReptiSuns here in the US. For heat a regular Par halogen bulb can be used, no need for fancy 'reptile specific' ones.

 

[TheBeardedSaint]

I believe in Australia the best and most easily purchased are Arcadia, which are equivalent to the ReptiSuns here in the US. For heat a regular Par halogen bulb can be used, no need for fancy 'reptile specific' ones.

Thank you, this was very very helpful!