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Sun Glo by Exo Terra Bulbs for Heat and UVB/UVA Pros and Cons?

sacredpurr Jul 23, 2005 08:42 PM

Just curious how these bulbs rate? Also please let me know what everyone is using for what size cage. Thanks Deb and the gang This is Puff at 15 weeks

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some_lizard_guy Jul 23, 2005 11:33 PM

>>Just curious how these bulbs rate? Also please let me know what everyone is using for what size cage. Thanks Deb and the gang This is Puff at 15 weeks

Sun Glos provide UVA, but no UVB, which is more important. If you want to use Exo Terra for your UVB, get the Repti-Glo 8.0. It is comprable to the Repti-Sun 5.0 by Zoo-Med (confusing, yes). The Sun-Glo basking bulbs are a rip-off. Lighting should consist of two options:
1) A fluorescent UVA/UVB tube, and a NORMAL HOUSEHOLD BULB of a appropriate wattage (The less expensive option, but the tube only lasts 6 months)
OR
2) A UV and Heat MVB (these cost a lot more, but the UV lasts until the bulb burns out, which takes a LONG time)
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