Philips energy saver globes!

[Charlos101]

Ok so my new tanks all setup! Im using a reptile one 24'' UVB and a PHILIPS energy saver 75w for the basking spot, is this ok to use? Carlos basks under it so it seems ok to use! I tried to get a flood light but that sorter failed (Long story)

Now with the UVB the light has blown on me, the petshop said they would replace due to it had something wrong with it. So i was at bunnings today and a purcashed a whole new UVB holder and it came with a light 13w, can i use this or do i have to have a reptile UVB???

 

[Blind]

What kind of UVB is it? Name brand.

And do you have a thermometer to check the temps?

 

[Charlos101]

It's a "mort bay" brand, yes I do have a thermometer!

Btw is the basking bulb ok?

 

[PuffPuff11]

I have never heard of that UV brand. To be safe I would get the repti-sun 10.0, you can buy them at petmountain.com. Im not saying what you have is bad (I don't know) but the repti-sun is the best linear UV reptile bulb out there.
The philips 75 watt is just fine for the basking light! as long as the temps are where they need to be.

 

[Charlos101]

I live in Australia so I cant purchase a reptisun and petmountain don't ship to aussi, but I've got another brand that's ok to use!