UVB light setup

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Ok, so I just recently purchased the following UVB bulb (link below). I want to mount this inside of my 40 gallon breeder tank. I'm completely ignorant about what else I need to buy in order to successfully mount this inside of my tank so that it works correctly. I know that I need to buy some kind of light fixture but I don't know what to look for at Lowe's/Wal-Mart or wherever.

Here's the bulb that I have:

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Repti...r=8-1&keywords=Reptisun+10.0+uvb+bulb+24+inch

Please help me out here people! What else do I need? Please & Thanks!!
 

onceblue

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I got my fixture at Walmart, it's an under cabinet fixture and I believe it was around $15. Just make sure you get the right size (both length and the bulb size, T8). Also, make sure you remove the plastic that covers the bulb and keep it off, because plastic will block the uvb.

I mounted mine in my tank with 3M command hooks. Simple and easy!
 

GizmosGrammie

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I just bought the same bulb. Meijer has a black light fixture for $11.99 that takes a 24", 17 watt bulb. There's no plastic cover to remove, but there also isn't a reflector, which you don't have to have but would enhance the brightness of the light.
I liked it because it was black. I mounted it in the tank with Velcro. The brand is Lights of America, black fluorescent light. It comes w/a black light for Halloween & glow parties.
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TrebleClef

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Thanks so much! I'll probably go get my fixture tomorrow. All of you guys on this board are extremely nice and helpful. I really appreciate the help!!
 
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