Spiral compact fluorescent uvb bulbs or straight ones?

[Calixx]

Looking to buy a temporary UVB bulb (since I can't afford tube atm) and wondering if the zoo med 10% compact fluorescent bulbs or the reptizoo compact flourescent 10% spiral bulbs are better?

 

[KarrieRee]

Looking to buy a temporary UVB bulb (since I can't afford tube atm) and wondering if the zoo med 10% compact fluorescent bulbs or the reptizoo compact flourescent 10% spiral bulbs are better?

No to both coil questions -- they are harmful to the health of the dragon and will cause all kinds of health issues -- I can post links for good UVB's 3 one that is very affordable -- do you want the links?

 

[Calixx]

No to both coil questions -- they are harmful to the health of the dragon and will cause all kinds of health issues -- I can post links for good UVB's 3 one that is very affordable -- do you want the links?

Sure! Also is it better to just not get any uvb til I can get tube uvbs? I'm low on budget right now after spending 700+ on other stuff for my beardie so my budgets 50-60 right now but would be 80-100 later on

im in Canada but I'm unsure of any stores that sell tube uvb bulbs+ housing for under 60 dollars and doesn't have a ridiculous shipping

 

[KarrieRee]

Sure! Also is it better to just not get any uvb til I can get tube uvbs? I'm low on budget right now after spending 700+ on other stuff for my beardie so my budgets 50-60 right now but would be 80-100 later on

im in Canada but I'm unsure of any stores that sell tube uvb bulbs+ housing for under 60 dollars and doesn't have a ridiculous shipping

 

[KarrieRee]

How long before you have the money? He should not go for a long period of time and now its too cold to get him outside --- try looking at your stores closest to you or Amazon - I will post the UVB's you need to go shopping - the one that would be in your budget now is a Sunblaster Nano Tech -- here is the link you will need to get the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb 22" for a 24" fixture https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
I dont know if they ship to CA --- this is the most reasonable fixture and are sold at your supply stores for growing plants etc
these you can find on line
Zoo Med this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you want the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood (24 inch)

joshsfrogs.com

Arcadia Pro T 5 w/ a 12% bulb 24 watt

Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 24"

ProT5 is a highly adaptable lighting kit with high quality internal electronics, a high effective but removable reflector, power cable, fittings kit & bulb

www.reptilebasics.com

Look for these on line -- I would do a search in CA for these fixtures - I know some if not all are sold up there somewhere

 

[Calixx]

How long before you have the money? He should not go for a long period of time and now its too cold to get him outside --- try looking at your stores closest to you or Amazon - I will post the UVB's you need to go shopping - the one that would be in your budget now is a Sunblaster Nano Tech -- here is the link you will need to get the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb 22" for a 24" fixture https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
I dont know if they ship to CA --- this is the most reasonable fixture and are sold at your supply stores for growing plants etc
these you can find on line
Zoo Med this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you want the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Terrarium Hood (24 inch)

joshsfrogs.com

Arcadia Pro T 5 w/ a 12% bulb 24 watt

Arcadia ProT5 UVB Kit 24"

ProT5 is a highly adaptable lighting kit with high quality internal electronics, a high effective but removable reflector, power cable, fittings kit & bulb

www.reptilebasics.com

Look for these on line -- I would do a search in CA for these fixtures - I know some if not all are sold up there somewhere

it would take around ehh 4-5 months before I work back my budget. thanks!
it's just kind of disappointing how much more expensive and limited things are in Canada, even with us dollars converted to CA dollars

 

[KarrieRee]

it would take around ehh 4-5 months before I work back my budget. thanks!
it's just kind of disappointing how much more expensive and limited things are in Canada, even with us dollars converted to CA dollars

He will not last that long w/ out UVB well he would but he would be getting sick and stop eating and MBD will start to set in and coils are inadequate -- see if some of these places you find offer financing

 

[Calixx]

He will not last that long w/ out UVB well he would but he would be getting sick and stop eating and MBD will start to set in and coils are inadequate -- see if some of these places you find offer financing

I'll look into it

 

[Calixx]

He will not last that long w/ out UVB well he would but he would be getting sick and stop eating and MBD will start to set in and coils are inadequate -- see if some of these places you find offer financing

is 1 month fine? I might be able to get it in that time

 

[KarrieRee]

is 1 month fine? I might be able to get it in that time

The sooner the better ---

 

[Claudiusx]

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