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RE: Mercury Vapro Bulbs????

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Posted by: Chris_Harper2 at Mon Oct 15 08:42:02 2007   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Chris_Harper2 ]  
   

Years ago chameleon keepers used to use the standard mercury vapor bulbs before the reptile specific products were released.



I don't see why they can't still be used, but do understand that the thick glass protective layer on the standard MVB's blocks larger percentages of the ultraviolet light produced by these bulbs.



If you primarily want the intense light then these bulbs will work. If you want UV light then you should probably go with a reptile specific product.



In regards to using shields, the big issue here is heat build up which can be dangerous. I can't say for sure if the bulbs you have in mind would work with a shield.
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Currently keeping a small collection of various Gonyosoma. Both G. janseni and G. oxycephala.

   

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  • Mercury Vapro Bulbs???? - littlefilly, Mon Oct 15 03:27:11 2007
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