Hello, I'm new here but not entirely to reptiles. I was wondering if using a "plant and aquarium bulb" bought at my local Lowes was okay to use rather than a reptiglo bulb is the UV output different or will i be okay using the non name brand?
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rastaregent
Feb 23, 2012 11:03 AM
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PHFaust
Feb 23, 2012 07:42 PM
>>Hello, I'm new here but not entirely to reptiles. I was wondering if using a "plant and aquarium bulb" bought at my local Lowes was okay to use rather than a reptiglo bulb is the UV output different or will i be okay using the non name brand?
The best thing you can do is pick up a UV meter and check the levels yourself.
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Cindy Steinle
PHFaust
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Paradon
Feb 24, 2012 01:45 AM
I love buying from Petco. they have a really good brand, Reptisun. 
Really
Feb 25, 2012 04:37 PM
Most plant bulbs put out UVA but not UVB. You would definitely need to check the UVB level with a meter. Otherwise, I would stick to bulbs specifically designed for reptiles with guaranteed UVB output.
