Light Fixtures for 24-36" UV Flourscent Tube?

[mtiller]

Does anyone know of anything I can buy to attach to the ends of a flourescent tube in order to use it without having a hood?
Something similar to flourescent light control units?

 

[diamc]

It would really be a good idea to have it in some type of hood so that the UVB doesn't produce too much of a glare. You should be able to get one for a reasonable price at Walmart. Here's an example of the type you can look for: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100665537&N=10000003+90401

 

[mtiller]

You mean too much of a glare to the beardie? With that hood, it says there's a shade/glass. I've heard that UV can barely penetrate through glass, does that remain true for this hood?

Could you elaborate on the cons of using no hood and just the bulbs?

 

[diamc]

Yes, too much glare to the beardie especially if you planned on placing it inside the tank with just something on the ends without a hood. With the hood in the picture, you would leave the plastic cover off. UVB doesn't penetrate through glass at all.

 

[mtiller]

Alright thank you for your advice, I'll definitely take it into consideration. In fact, I may just go with your plan. Just one more question though. If I were to go with my old plan, it would be similar to how pet stores place their uvb above the tank behind that flap that would sometimes carry names/info/prices of whatever reptile is being kept inside. Would that still be too much of a glare?

 

[Vallone188]

http://reptiledepot.com/hoods.html their cheap just buy one

 

[diamc]

http://reptiledepot.com/hoods.html their cheap just buy one

Wow, their prices are great, thanks for the link. I sure wish they used Paypal though as that would make it so much easier.

 

[mtiller]

Thanks for the link. I'll see if my finances will be able to support that.

Question: Does anyone know if Reptisun 10.0 18" UVB is T-8 or T-12, and if the 24" bulb is T-8 or T-12 as well?