What kind of bulb?

[David Daniels]

I made a new cage, 48inLong x 24inWide x 18inTall, so about 90 gallons. I want to use a MVB because mounting my fluorescent light will be a pain for uvb. I also want something more all in one and simpler. Does anyone have any recommendations for a Mercury Vapor Bulb? Like wattage or what brand? And how far to put it from my Girlie Korn?

 

[Sadie]

I made a new cage, 48inLong x 24inWide x 18inTall, so about 90 gallons. I want to use a MVB because mounting my fluorescent light will be a pain for uvb. I also want something more all in one and simpler. Does anyone have any recommendations for a Mercury Vapor Bulb? Like wattage or what brand? And how far to put it from my Girlie Korn?

The tank looks nice you can get a Solor Glo they are pretty good and I would get the 125 watt - distance should be 13-14" from basking decor -- however it is recommended you also have another UVB as well - the output is not as high for all in ones so we always recommend another UVB as well - you can set it up in the middle of the tank I would recommend a 18" fixture for a T 8 -- Reptisun 10.0 -- they would make a nice addition to the Solor Glo -- you want the T 8 inside the tank w/ no cover over the bulb it needs to be exposed and distance should be 6-8 inches from basking decor - T 8's need to be changed out every 6 months ---

 

[David Daniels]

The tank looks nice you can get a Solor Glo they are pretty good and I would get the 125 watt - distance should be 13-14" from basking decor -- however it is recommended you also have another UVB as well - the output is not as high for all in ones so we always recommend another UVB as well - you can set it up in the middle of the tank I would recommend a 18" fixture for a T 8 -- Reptisun 10.0 -- they would make a nice addition to the Solor Glo -- you want the T 8 inside the tank w/ no cover over the bulb it needs to be exposed and distance should be 6-8 inches from basking decor - T 8's need to be changed out every 6 months ---

Okay, so I have a reptisun 10.0t8 its in a 30in reflector, can I leave it just like this, along with the MVB?

 

[David Daniels]

Okay, so I have a reptisun 10.0t8 its in a 30in reflector, can I leave it just like this, along with the MVB?

@Sadie

 

[Sadie]

@Sadie

You can but if it's the same length of tank I would cover the half on the all in one side--- do you have a distance of 6-8 inches?

 

[David Daniels]

You can but if it's the same length of tank I would cover the half on the all in one side--- do you have a distance of 6-8 inches?

Its only about half the size of the enclosure, and from the flourescent bulb its about 12 inches, which is why I want a mercury vapor bulb, so I can get closer, without having to modify my tank.

 

[Sadie]

Its only about half the size of the enclosure, and from the flourescent bulb its about 12 inches, which is why I want a mercury vapor bulb, so I can get closer, without having to modify my tank.

For a T 8 12 inches is too far- 8 is tops- he's not getting much UVB especially if it's on top of the screen T 8's are not that strong and the screen is going to block 30% of the rays-- your going to need a stand for the mvb it needs to be unobstructed and if you get a solar glo 125 watt your going to need to be able to lower and higher that bulb to.get correct basking temps- or any mvb you get -- there are good ones and bad ones stay away from repti glo+-- I can post some info on UVB's tomorrow for you

 

[David Daniels]

For a T 8 12 inches is too far- 8 is tops- he's not getting much UVB especially if it's on top of the screen T 8's are not that strong and the screen is going to block 30% of the rays-- your going to need a stand for the mvb it needs to be unobstructed and if you get a solar glo 125 watt your going to need to be able to lower and higher that bulb to.get correct basking temps- or any mvb you get -- there are good ones and bad ones stay away from repti glo+-- I can post some info on UVB's tomorrow for you

I have a stand and a dome already! And yeah thats why i wanted a MVB, because this one I have now isnt going to work. It worked in her last cage. Not this one though, so ill go by petsmart and grab a mvb 125 solarglow, they have them in stock, my dome is rated for it as well.

 

[Sadie]

I have a stand and a dome already! And yeah thats why i wanted a MVB, because this one I have now isnt going to work. It worked in her last cage. Not this one though, so ill go by petsmart and grab a mvb 125 solarglow, they have them in stock, my dome is rated for it as well.

Ok basking distance is 13-14" make sure you have a thermometer to take temps

 

[Sjackson]

Why would it be too hard to mount a t5 fixture in it? I made a crossfire 4x2x2 enclosure that is similar to yours and easily mounted a tube fixture

 

[Sjackson]

I would just attach a 2x4 across the top of the tank and mount the tube fixture to the bottom of it

 

[Sadie]

I would just attach a 2x4 across the top of the tank and mount the tube fixture to the bottom of it

That would work you can adjust the basking decor accordingly under it

 

[David Daniels]

I would just attach a 2x4 across the top of the tank and mount the tube fixture to the bottom of it

yeah, I just bought a carolina fixture 34in, and a reptisun 10.0 t5 HO, just going to mount it on top. from the floor to the top is 18 inches, how far do I need to keep the bulb?

 

[David Daniels]

@Sjackson @Sadie Do you have a reccomendation for a fixture?

Amazon.com: Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5HO 39W 34” Reptile Lighting Fluorescent Tube Bundle with Carolina Custom Cages' Chlorhexidine Solution 2%; 1 Refill Makes 32 oz. of Working Solution : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com: Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5HO 39W 34” Reptile Lighting Fluorescent Tube Bundle with Carolina Custom Cages' Chlorhexidine Solution 2%; 1 Refill Makes 32 oz. of Working Solution : Pet Supplies

www.amazon.com

that is the t5 bulb I have.

 

[Sadie]

yeah, I just bought a carolina fixture 34in, and a reptisun 10.0 t5 HO, just going to mount it on top. from the floor to the top is 18 inches, how far do I need to keep the bulb?

Depending on the screen -- if its wide holed screen like a dime basking decor needs to be 8-10 inches below it -- if its a fine mesh screen like a screen door it needs to be inside the tank approx 12-15 inches directly above decor piece- the screens block 30 % of the rays

 

[David Daniels]

Depending on the screen -- if its wide holed screen like a dime basking decor needs to be 8-10 inches below it -- if its a fine mesh screen like a screen door it needs to be inside the tank approx 12-15 inches directly above decor piece- the screens block 30 % of the rays

I dont have a screen. Its just an open top

 

[Sadie]

I dont have a screen. Its just an open top

Ok good then 12-15 inches is good -- put your basking decor directly under it w/ that distance

 

[David Daniels]

Ok good then 12-15 inches is good -- put your basking decor directly under it w/ that distance

So then what fixture should I use? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCTN9QY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thats my bulb. I am so confused on the fixtures.

 

[Sjackson]

Any t5 fixture with reflector would work. This one is nice and cheap https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai...innevsx7nrAhVHJTQIHbHFA30Q9aACegQIDRBl&adurl=

 

[Sadie]

So then what fixture should I use? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DCTN9QY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thats my bulb. I am so confused on the fixtures.

You don't have a fixture? Just the bulb? I will give you a website go look here
www.pangeareptiles.com- I would consider a 24" fixture w/ a 22" Reptisun bulb--- it's going to be cheaper -- exchange your 34" for a 22" bulb--- look under fixtures then T 5 bulbs- if you need more help ask