MVB inside the enclosure

[gregorydragon]

I am getting ready to upgrade to a bigger enclosure. I have a MegaRay 100w MVB. I'm looking for info on mounting the MVB inside the enclosure and the appropriate height.

Is 24" tall enough to mount an MVB 100w bulb inside the enclosure?
Do I still need to use the dome fixture? If not, is there a specific fixture that I need to use as long as it is ceramic?

 

[NegativeCreep]

I am getting ready to upgrade to a bigger enclosure. I have a MegaRay 100w MVB. I'm looking for info on mounting the MVB inside the enclosure and the appropriate height.

Is 24" tall enough to mount an MVB 100w bulb inside the enclosure?
Do I still need to use the dome fixture? If not, is there a specific fixture that I need to use as long as it is ceramic?

12" is the minimum distance you want your BD to be from the light, 24" is, I believe, beyond the max distance, though (although, that can be fixed easily by adding a higher basking spot). I know some folks use MVBs inside enclosures. I know nothing about electricity, but as long as the socket is ceramic/porcelain it is safe. You need them so they can withstand the heat produced by the bulbs. You can probably find something that you can mount (without using the dome fixture) inside it; someone at your local hardware store should be able to help you, though (if not, go to a different hardware store ).

 

[1happymommy]

My MVB is mounted inside with a ceramic fixture that is just screwed into the ceiling and a hole drilled thru the back for the power cord. My viv is 24" tall and it works great. The first few months I used one layer of red bricks and a few tiles & the temps were fine. Now I had to add on one more brick to raise up the basking spot to get a good temp. I also have a bulb cage around the bulb. I did not use a dome. It mounted on the right side and it keeps it cooler on the cool side in the summer.

 

[Gary251]

happy mommy i am looking to do something like this with my tank, my height is approx 20.5" high, you reckon that the same setup as yours would still alow me to have 12" distance between the bulb and basking surface? would you be able to tell me the disatnce from the inside roof of ur viv to the end of the bulb? so i can do some measurements in my tank please? looks like it is roughlt 7 inches from roof to bulb face.

Thanks alot!

 

[binger]

happy mommy i am looking to do something like this with my tank, my height is approx 20.5" high, you reckon that the same setup as yours would still alow me to have 12" distance between the bulb and basking surface? would you be able to tell me the disatnce from the inside roof of ur viv to the end of the bulb? so i can do some measurements in my tank please? looks like it is roughlt 7 inches from roof to bulb face.

Thanks alot!

I just emailed Bob at reptileuv.com this same question.... If I get an answer first, I'll let you know!