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Lighting whats best?

crazybilly Mar 19, 2004 12:22 AM

I am currently using zoo med brand in my enclosure but i need to replace the bulbs becuase i have had them in for about 6 months im just wondering if i should get the same brand or is there better just wondering

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veronicag Mar 19, 2004 11:29 AM

Are you using a Powersun Zoomed bulb or just a Zoomed basking bulb? As far as I know, the Powersun is the only "bulb" that Zoomed makes that produces UVB. Otherwise you have to get a fluorescent type. Since you have a rather large cage, I would consider getting a Powersun (mercury vapor bulb) since the UVB with reach farther than any fluorenscent will. Just my 2 cents.

Also, I have tested several kinds of UVB bulbs on my website (link below) if you are interested in checking out the results.

Veronica
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