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[baldegale14]

Zoo Med 26053 Reptisun T5-Ho Terrarium Hood, 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQU8F2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FSWsybBA5YDAY is this the proper UVB light to get for a 40 gal breeder? just wanna make sure before i order it.


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[Mom2Dovakiin]

That is definitely a good hood. does it come with the bulb as well?

 

[baldegale14]

That is definitely a good hood. does it come with the bulb as well?

yes it does, thats why im trying to figure out if the bulb is right


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[Mom2Dovakiin]

bulb is perfect because a T5 doesn't have to be inside the tank, it can sit on top with the screen. and from what I know, it also lasts longer than the T8 as well.

 

[baldegale14]

bulb is perfect because a T5 doesn't have to be inside the tank, it can sit on top with the screen. and from what I know, it also lasts longer than the T8 as well.

okay thank you, good to know


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[PatsyB]

When you buy the hood it comes with a light in it but it's not the right light, it's not strong enough. You want to buy a 10.0 HO T5 bulb. Hold on to the 5.0 bulb though incase you need an emergency backup.

 

[baldegale14]

When you buy the hood it comes with a light in it but it's not the right light, it's not strong enough. You want to buy a 10.0 HO T5 bulb. Hold on to the 5.0 bulb though incase you need an emergency backup.

welp, there goes the rest of my money.. darn. does the hood work with that bulb?


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[PatsyB]

As long as it's a T5 hood it will fit any T5 bulb whether it's ZooMed or Arcadia or another brand. T5 hoods just don't work with T8 size bulbs.

 

[baldegale14]

As long as it's a T5 hood it will fit any T5 bulb whether it's ZooMed or Arcadia or another brand. T5 hoods just don't work with T8 size bulbs.

can you recommend the cheapest brand? cause i dont want to spend $25 currently


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[billzbeardie]

That hood does come with the 5.0 uvb bulb

 

[PatsyB]

can you recommend the cheapest brand? cause i dont want to spend $25 currently


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There are only two brands that I know of that are good, the ZooMed and the Arcadia. ZooMed is much cheaper than the Arcadia. Check the website light your reptiles. They may have other bulbs.

 

[baldegale14]

There are only two brands that I know of that are good, the ZooMed and the Arcadia. ZooMed is much cheaper than the Arcadia. Check the website light your reptiles. They may have other bulbs.

alright, ill spend the $23 on amazon aha! thanks for the info


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