uvb bulbs

[guel13b]

I have 2 baby bearded dragons (hupo citrus dunner het trans amd hypo coral leatherback het trans females), i had to separete. I currently have a zoomed repti sun 10.0 13w mini compact flurecent uvb bulb. I just want to know if that bulb will be ok for about a week or 2 till i can get a screen lid a light fixture and repti sun 10.0 tube. Or should i get the tube asap. I had to separate cus the one was getting way too big for the other and she bit the smaller one on the face and tore in a little bit. Please let me know asap. Thanks in advance.

 

[CooperDragon]

It's good that you separated them. They'll be happier in their own spaces. I don't think the ReptiSun CF will cause much problem if it's very short term but they don't have a very effective spread of light. I would replace it with a tube style light or a mercury vapor bulb sooner rather than later. If you go with the tube style light, I recommend using a T5 10.0 or 12% with a reflective fixture if you can. They're a bit pricier but they are much more powerful and effective. You'll want one that reaches at least 1/2 the length of your tank.

 

[guel13b]

Thanks for your response. Im going to get a tube just have to wait till i get the money in a week or 2. I was thinking of getying a t5 tube but the fixtures are really expensive. I can get a fixture from home depo its only 20 bucks but its wall mounted so itll be hard to mount in the tank on the glass. I just wanted to know if that bulb will be ok for a about a week or 2. Thanks again.

 

[CooperDragon]

Yeah, it should be fine I wouldn't worry about it too much. If it appears to be bothering their eyes (constant closing, watering, etc) just turn it off for a bit.

 

[Taterbug]

Thanks for your response. Im going to get a tube just have to wait till i get the money in a week or 2. I was thinking of getying a t5 tube but the fixtures are really expensive. I can get a fixture from home depo its only 20 bucks but its wall mounted so itll be hard to mount in the tank on the glass. I just wanted to know if that bulb will be ok for a about a week or 2. Thanks again.

It's well worth it
And if it's a cost thing there are two things to consider.

Even if you buy a separate fixture (I have a sunblaster I like @$40) the T5 bulbs last 12 months. You save the $26 you would have spent on the next T8 UVB bulb

Or (this is depending on your setup) if you buy the reptisun fixture (@$50), it comes with a 5.0. You can use that bulb at a closer distance until it's time to replace then get a 10.0.

Just a thought.

 

[guel13b]

The t5 bulbs last 12months? I might consider the t5 instead migjt switch all my beardies to t5. Thanks for the help and advice. Much appreciated.

 

[Probe7899]

I purchased mine from beardeddragon.co yes co not .com I purchased reptisun 10.0 and T5 fixture great price fast shipping I used the 3m command hooks from target or Walmart to attach fixture to inside of tank very easy.

 

[Drache613]

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[guel13b]

Ill check them out and whats 3m command hooks?

 

[CooperDragon]

They are sticky backed hooks that can be placed on the side of the tank to hold a fixture up by the eyelits on the back.

 

[guel13b]

Oh ok gotcha i think i know what they are now.