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I am looking for a 100watt mercury UV lamp for a carpet chameleon I am getting next week. Any suggestions??

Thanks,

Greg
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I'm not sure that many people use MV for chameleons. Heat and light output is much more than required for the species unless you have a HUGE enclosure and use the externally ballasted version. There has even been discussion as to the suitability of the 10.0 output fluorescent bulbs. I use mega-Ray MV bulbs and would highly recommend you spend the extra $$ and get the externally ballasted version. The output is more steady and there is very little heat emitted. they are 60 watt and emit the UV of the 100 watt internally ballasted, which tend to blow after only a few months. email them at www.reptileuv.com and they can fix you up with a lower output MV bulb suitable for your chameleon if you decide to go with MV.
Diane
Reptile UV Mega-Ray Bulbs

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My 3 CWD-Avanyu, Tripod and Drago

I agree with Diane as far as them blowing out all the time (I went thru 3 ZooMed PS in a year's time) and they are very strong. I used for the last year with Luna and wonder if it may have exacerbated some of her troubles.

Just wondering...any reason why you don't want to use the 5.0?
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