Lighting Help for Newbies (:

[diamc]

Thanks for posting that Tracie. No wonder your water dragon was having problems with that bulb. I knew the way Giz was reacting was not my imagination, surprising the difference in his eyes once I changed back to a standard household bulb. If we just observe their behavior, it sure teaches us all a lot.

 

[Jess]

Ok, well I'm not really sure what I should do to light up my cool side now. :| Since Dud has a very well insulated wooden viv, any light that produces heat will get way too hot for his viv. I also have light fixtures that hang down into his viv.

I was thinking... Would LED lights work for a beardie? I use LED lights for my aquarium, and I absolutely love them: They are energy efficient, bright, and produce no heat what-so-ever.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=/light_bars-flexible.html&gclid=CLjLpev59a4CFbMEQAodSCwFIg

http://www.theledlight.com/flexible-ledstrips.html

 

[diamc]

Actually Jess, I'm not sure about the LED lighting. But if your cool side is cooler than 85, you could use a 25 watt household bulb just to brighten it up a little. Or just use a standard fluorescent tube perhaps.

 

[Jess]

I PMed Tracey, and she said they will be OK to use. I plan of going on a hardware store shopping adventure this weekend, so I'll let everyone know how Dud reacts to the new lights!

 

[Claudiusx]

Will be interested in seeing your results Jess.

The only experience I have with LED lights is in flashlights, and boy those things are blinding!! :mrgreen:

But I would assume they dial it back for bulbs to be used around the house lol. (well, I would hope so that is... :? )

-Brandon

 

[ChellyBeans]

Where can I order the Reptisun 10.0 online? I'm having trouble finding it.

 

[cheddamash]

Where can I order the Reptisun 10.0 online? I'm having trouble finding it.

http://goo.gl/MeBxn

http://goo.gl/ucnei

 

[ChellyBeans]

Thank you!

 

[Harry102]

Hi there, i'm having a bit of trouble with my ballast, I read through your post and helped out a tonne!

I have a Exo Terra Dual Ballast, and i've just ordered an arcadia 12% tube for it so swap out my existing Repti-Glo ones.

Just wondering if I could run 1 bulb off a dual ballast, or would I need a single ballast to run it off?

Cheers

Harry

 

[XtinaBeardieMom]

Both my girls are in their own 75 gal glass enclosures w/screen top. All I'm using is a Powersun 160watt sitting in a dome fixture on top of the screen right over their basking spot (about 105 degrees measured w/infrared temp gun, 80 on coolest side of tank) do I need anything else? If so then why exactly? Thanks for the help, it's crazy that information like this isn't more easily accessible!

 

[Jess]

@Harry: I haven't used dual ballast fixtures before, so I don't really know hoe to answer your question. :| Sorry.

@Xtina: Your set-up sounds good! If you think the cool side is looking a little dark you can always add some extra visual light, but it that's optional.

 

[XtinaBeardieMom]

@Harry: I haven't used dual ballast fixtures before, so I don't really know hoe to answer your question. :| Sorry.

@Xtina: Your set-up sounds good! If you think the cool side is looking a little dark you can always add some extra visual light, but it that's optional.

Thanks Jess! Yeah my cool side is definitely a bit dim. What kind of light would I use just to brighten it up but not add any heat, and how should it be placed/mounted? I really appreciate your help

 

[Jess]

If you happened to read the last page, there is some debate on using CFLs so I don't know if I should be recommending those anymore. :| A regular household light or fluorescent tube light will be OK though.

 

[Fad3c]

Great Thread
Just started a few days ago and learned a bunch just by reading you thread. I have been running my heals of today to find a 18” fixture. I went to Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe’s, and Home Depot. I could not find any that were not very bulky in size. Any ideas on where else to check?

 

[mommisgurl]

Great post I just have a few questions..and i'm sorry if they have already been answered...just want to make sure everything is 100% before I get a new baby.

Is a powersun not a good bulb.? Or is it just because it gets the tank too hot.? I was planning on using one when I got a baby, but after reading this thread, I'm re-thinking it :? The reptisun 10.0 is the only bulb i've been hearing about..and I can get one, no problem, and it would save me quite a bit of money, but then that would mean I would have to get another basking bulb, which if i understand can be a normal household bulb.? An a CHE for at night because it doesn't emit any light.? And an under counter fixture I can buy at Walmart for inside the tank.? That is all the lighting I will need...right.? :?
i'm sorry if this has already been answered i feel like i'm making this harder than it has to be lol i just want the absolute best..