Viv lighting

[wayneg77]

Hi all
I need to replace my 2.0 Linear Flourescent UVB (repti glow 2.0 25w 30") bulb and was wondering if there was a cheaper alternative to the repti glow bulb and could you not just use a normal bulb or does it have to be a reptile bulb.
Thanks in advance

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[Anthony Radford]

I'm not too familiar with the ReptiGlow, but I know that they are frowned upon as they generally have poor UVB output. I use it's cousin- the ReptiSun 10.0, which does have better UVB. No, you can't use a standard, regular bulb as they do not produce UVB, which is very detrimental to your reptile's health! They other notable brands- ZooMed, Zilla, etc also produce their version as well.

Again, I would highly recommend replacing the reptiglo with ReptiSun, as UVB output is so much better. You WILL notice a vast improvement in your pet - appetite, activity, mood, etc

 

[PatsyB]

Not sure if you can get it in the UK but Reptisun 10.0 is the best bulb. Arcadia 12% is really good too.

 

[wayneg77]

I'm confused

I have 2 bulbs in my viv one is a exo terra repti glow 10.0 uvb (blue) and the other is a exo terra repti glow 2.0 (white) the white one needs replacing. So by reading the comments am I right in thinking that I need a white bulb that's also 10.0 uvb instead of a white bulb that is 2.0 that came with the light unit

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[wayneg77]

I'm confused

I have 2 bulbs in my viv one is a exo terra repti glow 10.0 uvb (blue) and the other is a exo terra repti glow 2.0 (white) the white one needs replacing. So by reading the comments am I right in thinking that I need a white bulb that's also 10.0 uvb instead of a white bulb that is 2.0 that came with the light unit

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[mxw0rld]

I'm confused

I have 2 bulbs in my viv one is a exo terra repti glow 10.0 uvb (blue) and the other is a exo terra repti glow 2.0 (white) the white one needs replacing. So by reading the comments am I right in thinking that I need a white bulb that's also 10.0 uvb instead of a white bulb that is 2.0 that came with the light unit

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You need to get the 10.0 white one ASAP!

 

[Hdrydr31]

The best UVB tube style is the reptisun T5 HO 10.0
T5 bulbs can be replaced every year, the T8 bulbs need to be replaced every 6 months..
T5 will penetrate thru the wire mesh tops..

 

[wayneg77]

Thanks all for your comments. Gonna add a few pics I've taken this morning

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[RaeAnn]

Love the enclosure! Your Beardie looks like a king standing you there with his head held high


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