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Does the Reptisun 10.0 really last a year?

Vic and Mars

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I recently got Mars a new 22" Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 T5. I usually follow the general rule of changing the uvb every six months. But zoo med claims this bulb can last a year. Can it really, or should I still do it every six months, just to be safe?
 

Skybug

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I recently got Mars a new 22" Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 T5. I usually follow the general rule of changing the uvb every six months. But zoo med claims this bulb can last a year. Can it really, or should I still do it every six months, just to be safe?
Does it say that on the box? Or are u going off information someone said, I personally remove uvb one month before the box says.
 

Skybug

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Hmm must be new, if ur lights are on for a 12 hour photo period, id maybe do 8 months just to be safe, the second they turn on they start to degrade soo….
 

Skybug

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Im trying to get more understanding of uvb, and im saving up for a solar meter 275$+ , ill have some more conclusive results on this site sooner or later.
 

Vic and Mars

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Hmm must be new, if ur lights are on for a 12 hour photo period, id maybe do 8 months just to be safe, the second they turn on they start to degrade soo….
I leave mine on for 14 hours, because it works best for my schedule. So I guess I'll just keep doing 6 months
 

Sadie

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I have 2 Arcadia bulbs they are the same as a T 5 and change mine out one month prior to a year- my dragons lights are on 12 hrs give or take a few- it does say on the box -- the T 8's need to be changed out in 6 months I recommend one month prior to
 

Bailey

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Arcadias last longer, you gotta replace your ReptiSun every six months.

I just make sure to order to bulbs a time for each dragon so I always have a year supply so I don't have to bother.
 
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