Ok I know this may be a dumb question. Is there a huge difference between the 5.0 (tropical) and the 8.0 (desert). It's almost time to get a new bulb and I was wondering if there's any signifigant change anyone has seen between the two.
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ReptiSun Lighting.
Dedalus
Jan 28, 2004 02:49 PM
Replies (6)
beardiedragon
Jan 28, 2004 03:04 PM
The 5 has better output from the tests I have seen
go to www.beautifuldragons.com and check the tests there
www.beautifuldragons.com
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Bennett
dsgngrl
Jan 28, 2004 03:09 PM
They are essentially the same bulb in different packaging, although the desert version has a stripe of reflection on the back I guess to point the light downward.
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beardiedragon
Jan 28, 2004 04:02 PM
a good reflector (mylar) will significantly increase the amount of UV
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Bennett
BigFil
Jan 28, 2004 04:07 PM
Reptisun made by ZooMed is only made in 2.0 and 5.0 (Iguana Light is the same bulb marketed specifically towards ig owners by the same company)
I think many people get understandably confused by the naming schemes some of the companies have come up with to mislead consumers. I believe the ReptiGlo is the one making 2.0, 5.0, and 8.0 lights. There is also Reptasun (notice the similarity) made by Flukers and also ESU reptile makes some lights (can't remember the exact marketed name) that say 3% reptile and 7Ţsert.
The important thing to remember is that that one 5.0 does not mean the same as another brands 5.0 so you should not use that to base your purpose. The ZooMed brand 5.0's are pretty much the defacto standard and what most people mean when they say Reptisun 5.0. It seems to consistently outperform all of the other tube UVB lights on the market in readings i've seen on tests. A ReptiGlo 8.0 won't put out as much UVB as a ReptiSun 5.0
Dedalus
Jan 28, 2004 04:49 PM
Ok thanks for clarifying things. My question now is, is there a huge difference between the reptiglo 5.0 and 8.0. I'm using a 100 watt heat emiter for basking I just need to know if I should upgrade my UV lighting.
beardiedragon
Jan 28, 2004 06:06 PM
go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UVB_Meter_Owners/
and click on database
UV light tests
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Bennett
