My girlfriend has three small RES. I have gotten her a new 30 gallon tank (the hatchlings were in a 10 gallon until they grew a lil bit) and an All-Glass matching hood. The problem is, it only has a fluorescent socket. I talked to the pet shop owner and he said I could only exchange it for a more expensive two fluorescent socket version, but no returns. So basically all i can work with are Fluorescent bulbs. I know that I can get nice 30 watt bulbs that give out something like 33% UVA and 8% UVB, but I'm worried thatt hey don't actually give off enough heat. Does anyone know if I can just keep the hood I have, get one of those ZooMed Reptisun 5.0 UVB Fluorescent Bulbs or whatever bulbs, and that will be enough for them to bask in? Enough heat? Thank you all!
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Fluorescent light enough?
chewieu
Jul 26, 2004 10:49 AM
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burmaboy
Jul 28, 2004 04:37 PM
I've been using repti sun 5.0 for years. Before that I used the 2.0
However, you'll still need a basking light.
I have begun to switch over to mercury vapor lights.
Lots of heat, and lots of UVB.
Keep in mind, there is no cheap way out of proper lighting.
I use the mercury vapors in 30gal tanks, and my DBTs make full use of them.
Pricey with the right lamps. Give it a try.
