I just read that panthers don't like mv bulbs, that they strees them out. Had that bulb in for a few months now, was told was a good bulb for my cham. Just wondering if anyone else uses them?
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Anyone using power sun mv bulbs?
safo
Jan 13, 2006 02:28 AM
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WillHayward
Jan 13, 2006 06:27 AM
I did, but I never saw him basking, even though there was correct temperature at the location. Now my bearded dragons are enjoying it much much more.
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Anafranil
Jan 13, 2006 10:18 AM
Have a look at www.reptileuv.com .It has a detailed analysis on this lamp.I have researshed the topic my self too and I was told by expierienced people that is appropriate for large enclosures where the animals can spend enough time off the lamp cause it produces strong UV radiation but have a look your self
lele
Jan 13, 2006 11:38 AM
I agree with above posts and, having used them in the past, I found the ballast to blow out for no reason. It sat completely stationary and level (as per ZooMed instructions - should not be angled) and would just blow. They have a one year guarantee, and I had to not only have it replaced twice, but had to pay for shipping it back to them and be without a bulb. I had backup reptisun's but since using the MVB did not have new ones (reptisun).
The 160 watt seemed more stable but as pointed out you need to have them a good distance form basking site. Personally? I won't use them again and stick to the reptisun 5.0.
Here's another link with testing info
lele
Project UVB
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WillHayward
Jan 13, 2006 01:26 PM
Anyone use the 10.0 Zoo Med Compact 8.5" Florescent bulb?
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safo
Jan 13, 2006 10:09 PM
I am currently using a zoomed 10.0 for my new cham i got today, i have a 5.0 on my dult with a power sun, i had raised my other chams with the zoo med 5.0, the exo terras have a weaker output.
The direct basking spot is about 2 feet away from the light is that far enuff?
