mega ray mecury vapor lightbulb do they work for basking and

[underoath7896]

uvb also what kind would be good for a beardie and about how high should the bulb be just wondering

 

[NegativeCreep]

Yes, all MVBs provide heat and UVB from the same source. They can often be the only heat source, but not always. The MegaRay minimum distance is 12" (for sure), and max is 20" (I think!)

 

[underoath7896]

and should it be placed in the middle or side

 

[NegativeCreep]

You should keep the main heat source to one side of the tank, so as to provide a good temp gradient.

 

[underoath7896]

just making sure cause im planning to get one a the reptile convention in pamona coming up

 

[LittleRob]

I had the same question. So do lets say the mvb 100 produce the same heat the a basking 100. I did a temp check on my friends setup which is the same as mine an his seems to be not as hot? Any idea why. Temp gun is working fine and the setup ups are good.

 

[akingsley9000]

They will not necessary put out the same amount of heat.

Other factors come in to play such as if the tank is near a window or a vent, the ambient temp of the house, etc.

 

[underoath7896]

oh and do they need a special fixture nd do u think i can get a mvb at a reptile convention

 

[akingsley9000]

I'm not sure if you would be able to get a MegaRay but you should be able to get a T-Rex Active Heat MVB which is basically the same thing.

They are much larger than regular bulbs. You will need to get a deep dome fixture like this one: http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.php?products_id=1924

 

[KINGSAME]

I spoke to Bob at ReptileUV today and he said the 100w MVB's are back orederd until probably end of Jan.

 

[akingsley9000]

:shock: I would just go with the T-Rex then - they are basically the same price and you might be able to get a really really good deal if you are getting it at an expo