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jakentbc
at Tue Jan 2 16:03:18 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by jakentbc ]
I use them!
i have 2 custom built cages. i used to use the UVB fluorescent tubes with regular heat lamps. now i just buy regular fluorescent tubes with mercury vapor lights.
in my opinion, the so called UVB-flourescent tubes don't put out UVB further than 3 inches from the bulb also, you'd have to replace them every month if you wanted your dragon to benefit.
I am a research scientist and i work with UV light all the time. Basically the best producers of UV light (in order) deuterium > xenon arc > mercury vapor >>>>> and possibly fluorescent tubes. Although I've never used a fluorescent tube that clamed to emit UVB light in a lab. If you are wondering about tanning beds....the fluorescent tubes in those mostly put out UVA and almost no UVB.
Since only mercury vapor is available at a reasonable price that is what i use.
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RE: mercury vapor??? - jakentbc, Tue Jan 2 16:03:18 2007