Hello I have six cages that need new uvb. theyu have florecent right now and i thinking of changing to mvb. anyone have input please let me know. i really want...
Thanks for the info about the moth trap MV lights. I'll forward it to the forum over here. YES!! I did ask about 60 watt MV lights for the UK, with our 220 - ...
Everyone has their opinions that might differ greatly from one another. I'll offer mine... If you don't have a meter, stick with florescent and use the ...
the "reptariums"? I'm looking specifically for an UV measurement of the sun through one of the mesh reptariums. I'm considerring buying a couple as portable...
... The Repisun 5.0's have proven to be a very reliable UVR source. Yet our friend Darry Conner has, through much testing, proved that different fluorescent...
1. What is the best fixture to use with the UVB tubes? The fixture I have is one I got from Lowes. Do I need to get a reptile fixture instead? I just tested my...
I have a portable dog container made of the netting stuff and it does indeed cut it down substantially. I only tested once, on a slightly sunny day, and the...
I pulled out my Reptarium that I got cheap last fall but haven't had a chance to use yet (too chilly). In direct sunlight (Salem OR, 4:30 PM, clear sky), the ...
... Hello Torey, If you own a basking reptile, 100-300uW/cm2 is much closer to the perfect range. BUT! 62uW/cm2 is much more than *most* creatures receive in...
The best fixture is something a few are checking into now... I have a fixture from Lowes or Home depot.. holds 2 four foot tubes.. the fixture was 16 or 17$......
a note about reptariums - i looked into getting one for my 5 year old iguana as a sun-cage but was told by several people that an adult iguana can tear its way...
Bob- I keep uromastyx. And I figure if the low angle sun was 62 through the Reptarium, a nice noonday angle sun might push it up to the 100 zone - at least...
I know a lot of people are testing fixtures. With what is known so far what seems to be the best fixtures for UV bulbs? What brand and where can you get them?...
In order for me to place an order for meters, I need at least 6 ppl interested in purchasing one.... If you are interested in this, please let me know...
Hi Diane- Your private e-mail addy is bouncing back as not a valid mailbox. Regards, Dominick ... From: Jaze To: UVB_Meter_Owners@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Blushing..... I fixed it... spell checker is only soo good!!! Maybe I should add my email address in there to check it !!! Diane Exotic Pet Rescue & Adoptions...
i'm going to go ahead and post what i have so far, as i'm not sure when i'll get around to testing more. maybe some of you other folks could pick up my slack...
It's the ballast question. It seems that there are three or more different ballasts in different fixtures. I did some research, but hit a dead end, because the...
i went to homedepot and bought an electronick balast the small bulbs and i wanted to get some for my cages but all of the 4' tubes are the fat ones i read...
What's it mean by t12 and t8? I've read several posts that refer to this. How do I tell what fixtures and lights has which T numbers? ~Serenity~ I am strong!...
I emailed the link provided and it still bounced back to me. I'm possibly interested, just wanted some more info on cost, etc. Thanks, Chris ... Maybe I should...
It should be on the box..but a T-8 is a skinnier tube and a T-10 or T12 is a fatter tube. Diane Exotic Pet Rescue & Adoptions http://www.scalesandtails.org ...
i don't know squat about the electrical/engineering aspect, but i have at least figured out that they are not interchangable for UVB purposes. they make lite,...
i have an approximately 3 year old iguana with mbd. i would like to know which type of bulb is best for her rehab. right now she has a zoo med 5.0 flourescent...
Seems the T-Rex SPOT mv are giving the best readings right now...staying more consistent... I have 3 of the Trex ...one on my personal adult and 2 one rescue...
... What about the fixture? Will it say what T will work in it? Maybe that's why I'm not getting a great reading with my tube. I tested the new tube I ordered...
Four inches is too close... measure the distance that the ig is at..this is the reading that is important. Some of the fixtures do state what tubes they take....
... now...staying more consistent... I have 3 of the Trex ...one on my personal adult and 2 one rescue babies...there are new bulbs out there now(or soon will...
... I know four inches is too close. I had just got stared testing when the phone rang. My other son was in an auto collision last night(I almost dropped the...
... I'm glad you did figure it out. The UVB is what I was referring to in my post about the T8 & T12. Thanks for posting your discovery. :-) ~Serenity~ I am...
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