CaramelBeet":3gb9vo5z said:Taking my beardie out to feed him today, I noticed that he's slowly blinking his eyes and I think they might be getting sore (they're normally wide open whenever I'm nearby, he still isn't used to me). I think it might be his UVB bulk; it's a 5.0 t8 reptile one brand. I'm working on getting a reptisun in, but I want the t5 one and it's really hard to find t5 fittings in Australia.
I was thinking of just taking out the UVB bulb. I doubt he's getting much from it anyway, and I don't want to risk eye problems.
What do you guys think? Should I take it out? Is there anything else I can try?
kingofnobbys":1xd64zo6 said:I ordered my new Arcadia t5 slimline fittings in from overseas - I bought them from a company called Birmingham Reptile , they came with a t5 Arcadia 12% UVB tube already fitted in each set - even better !! and worked out the same price as fittings only offered (IF YOU CAN FIND SOME ONE WHO HAS THEM IN STOCK) here (this included packing and shipping which worked without a hitch).
Only downside is they are set up for UK sockets which is fine as they are also 240VAC 50Hz in the UK ,so it's just a matter of getting a UK to AUS adapter and all is fine.
Alternatively check out AmazingAmazon , I think they carry leading brands in t8 and t5 fittings rigged for 240VAC 50Hz and tubes.
Do you have sand as the bedding ? even playsand can scratch and irritate the eyes of a beardie.
The tubes that have proven hazardous, to date, have all been of Chinese manufacture. The Chinese use combinations of glass and phosphors which can allow hazardous, abnormally short-wavelength UVB and UVC through. I tested some Chinese samples a while back, which Hot House Turtles suspected could be dangerous. They were right.
However, Sylvania Reptistar tubes have a very good spectrum. They are ideal in my opinion for use with reptiles. They are made by a German company and are very high quality.
I tested one about a year ago and the results were very good. Here is the "Conclusion" from the report I wrote for that lamp - a 24", 18-watt T8 tube:
This is all attached in one big piece, so I can't see him being able to eat it.kingofnobbys":123b6e4z said:Can't see how , but there is a risk of impaction if he eats it, I had to remove the bits of fake greenery attached my beardies' fake rock grottos because I saw Toothless as dopey little hatchling trying to eat the stuff almost on the very first day .... .
Thanks for that! I found someone who sells a fitting in Melbourne (http://www.growlush.com/productcat/hydro-t5-lighting/), so I'm *hoping* that that's not too expensive... Otherwise, I think Birmingham Reptile might be the way to go :lol:kingofnobbys":123b6e4z said:BTW here's the link to Birmingham Reptile
http://www.reptile-specialist.co.uk/prods/24347/arcadia-slimline-luminaire-24w-60cm-.html
CaramelBeet":2aglfeug said:This is all attached in one big piece, so I can't see him being able to eat it.kingofnobbys":2aglfeug said:Can't see how , but there is a risk of impaction if he eats it, I had to remove the bits of fake greenery attached my beardies' fake rock grottos because I saw Toothless as dopey little hatchling trying to eat the stuff almost on the very first day .... .
Thanks for that! I found someone who sells a fitting in Melbourne (http://www.growlush.com/productcat/hydro-t5-lighting/), so I'm *hoping* that that's not too expensive... Otherwise, I think Birmingham Reptile might be the way to go :lol:kingofnobbys":2aglfeug said:BTW here's the link to Birmingham Reptile
http://www.reptile-specialist.co.uk/prods/24347/arcadia-slimline-luminaire-24w-60cm-.html
I've unplugged his UVB bulb for now. If we get some breaks in the weather, then I'll take him outside. Like I said, I don't think it's doing much for him anyway.
I have two basking bulbs (I found this was the only way I could warm the cool side up enough). One is a 60w halogen, and the other is an E-Halogen equivalent to 53 w (That's what the pack said, I don't think it gets quite that warm but it does put out heat).Taterbug":6fcdyxsp said:How are your lights setup? What are you using for a basking light? Shoddy UV lamps aren't the only hazard and poorly positioned basking lamps and high quality UV lamps can cause eye issues as well.
Drache613":3vkdpb2q said:Hello,
The setup looks pretty good.
You turned off your UVB light now?
It looks pretty bright in the tank. One is definitely brighter than the other one.
The Reptile One tube UVB is most likely the issue. It probably emits poor quality of UVB. As suggested, a lot of those China made lights are not very good.
You could get some sterile saline solution to put in his eye (s), to help soothe the eyes.
I hope he is feeling better soon.
Tracie
kingofnobbys":3vkdpb2q said:If they are the same mob in Sydney who STILL sell PLASTIC for their very hot GU10 halogens .... then I wouldn't be buying any lights or fittings or electronics (thermostats) with their ReptileOne brand on the packaging from them.
Check out Philips Par38 clear colourless INCANDESCENT spots, you can likely find them at your local Bunnings if not ask their special orders desk to order them in, and loads of local reptile keepers and breeders sware by them as their basking globes. (NOTE no UVA no UVB from these - but good bright light and plenty of heat).CaramelBeet":nd5ns5pc said:Drache613":nd5ns5pc said:Hello,
The setup looks pretty good.
You turned off your UVB light now?
It looks pretty bright in the tank. One is definitely brighter than the other one.
The Reptile One tube UVB is most likely the issue. It probably emits poor quality of UVB. As suggested, a lot of those China made lights are not very good.
You could get some sterile saline solution to put in his eye (s), to help soothe the eyes.
I hope he is feeling better soon.
Tracie
Yep, UVB is off.
One looks brighter than the other because it's not frosted at all (so there's light coming towards the camera) while the other one is completely opaque around the sides (no light coming towards the camera).
I'll have to try and find some saline solution. Not sure if he'd let me put it in, but worth a shot.
One thing that I possibly should have mentioned, both bulbs are "warm white" (about 3000k, I think), because I can't buy bright white (6000k?) halogens down here (not sure if they even exist). We have bright white LED's, but those don't put out heat, so a bit useless as a basking bulb.
kingofnobbys":nd5ns5pc said:If they are the same mob in Sydney who STILL sell PLASTIC for their very hot GU10 halogens .... then I wouldn't be buying any lights or fittings or electronics (thermostats) with their ReptileOne brand on the packaging from them.
Don't worry, no more ReptileOne for my guy. The only reason I had that bulb was because it came with my tank. I can't say I've actually seen them stocked anywhere down here (Victoria) anyway.
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