UVB Lighting Help: I need to replace my bulb

[4b4the22]

Hi guys,

So my current beardie is the first reptile I've ever owned. I got him over two years ago from a local reptile store and at the time I had bought all my terrarium gear (light bulbs, fixtures, tank, etc.) from the exact same place based on what they had recommended

The UVB lamp I got was an exo terra 10.0uvb t8, 24". Last year I replaced the lamp in October using the same brand (I got it off amazon).

Now heres the problem: I cant find the replacement bulb this year. It is out of stock on amazon and the reptile store I bought it from hasnt had it in stock. I initially tried to order a replacement and couldn't find it in August. In October I tried to order it again and no luck. I called the store to put in an order for me back in early October and never called me back. I called since then and they only told me that they didn't know when it would be back in stock.

Its worth noting at this point that I don't currently live with my reptile, I moved away to university in the fall and the place I'm renting would not let me take him so he's in a different city than me. My parents are taking until I can find somewhere else to live. Because of this I cannot at present check the exact specs of my fixture, in fact I can't even remember what brand the fixture is.

I have gone to several different stores in my hometown, the city I'm currently living in, and my grandparents city. I've checked local places and big places like petsmart and I can't find the bulb.

Do any of you know if a different brand might fit the fixture? If I need to replace the whole fixture and bulb what would you guys recommend? The petsmarts sometimes carry t5's, I'm not entirely sure how those differ from a t8. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Scion19801]

See my post hear as it has info and links to lights.

https://www.beardeddragon.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=246413

 

[kingofnobbys]

If it's a T8 tube, even if it's mounted in a good quality reflector hood and the hood is hung UNDER the lid (no mesh between the tube and a basking dragon) your dragon will never get enough UVA and UVB unless it can get with 6" of the tube (even if it's a 12% UVB T8 tube). A 10% UVB T8 tube is even weaker.
See viewtopic.php?f=34&t=235611

I strongly suggest upgrading to a T5HO 12% UVB tube and hood and making sure the new tube is mounted UNDER the lid , in reflector hood and no farther than 12" from basking spot.

You are in Canada , so order from somewhere like LLL Reptile in the USA by mail order.