Hi lists, ( copy sent to pogona list) I just got my new bulb ..it is 160 watts , Powersun by Zoo Med. I have a beautifully made 4 x 2 1/2 enclosure ... Now...
All uvb producing lights carry a warning... The ceramic heat emitter is a very valuable tool for ig keeping..especially for nighttime... it also can be used on...
Angela, don't get rid of the ceramic heater (CHE) - the PowerSun Merc Vap will be good to supply heat & UVB during the day only. at night you need a heat ...
"I just got my new bulb ..it is 160 watts , Powersun by Zoo Med. I have a beautifully made 4 x 2 1/2 enclosure ... Now what?" "what wattage do you guys use...
Thank you everyone for all your advice about my new bulb ... Powersun UV self ballasted flood lamp ...it will be good to have my own meter reader soon! I...
I have been preparing for a trip to the cayman islands and a move and have been VERY busy. I just had to post and let everyone know that I have tested quite a...
Hello, I've been floating around for awhile, but I haven't really had much to say until now. I'm building a cage for my iguana. It's almost done, but we're...
Hi everyone, This is my first time posting on the UVB Meter Owners group. I don't own a UVB meter, but I am curious about the subject. :-) Now for my first...
I found an old post I sent out a few years ago during the first 3 months of my MV bulb study. I thought I would share it. . Please remember that this is just...
this post made me remember--do you think I should bring my meter to the cayman islands? Let me know if you want me to take some readings and/basking temps ...
... <magickalchilde8@y...> wrote: I should bring my meter to the cayman islands? Let me know if you want me to take some readings and/basking temps<< Yes! And...
I've heard that expression before. The way I heard it is, dumber then a box of rocks. No, you're not dumb. You just made a mistake. We all do that at times....
... the new ... fluorescents, I've ... find any ... I have not tested any of the new Zoo SB* (self ballasted) fluorescents but from what Tom from Zoo told me,...
something I have recently spoken about on RTB, and have, in the past argued about-- is D3 supplementation verses quality lighting or UVB. It's always the new...
From what I've heard, igs can't process synthetic D3, so it would do them no good.I don't know about other species. I feel the light bulb or sun are the only...
I read somewhere that the reptiles that can digest animal protein have a better chance of digesting the liquid D3, I just can't remember where. I am having a...
Jeja-vu and amnesia at the same time? I deal with that on a daily basis year around!! LOL ;-) ... ~Serenity~ I am strong! Within me the strength of my spirit...
Hi! Hey this is something I can finally comment on! =D I can't advocate the use of natural sunlight enough..... if it works in nature, who are we to...
Generally this article is one I reference when someone starts the liquid D3 argument with me: http://www.anapsid.org/uvd3.html I know that real Active D3 in...
HI Guys, Over the years ( around 20+ ) that I've worked with reptiles with varying needs I've come to believe that some reptiles are designed to absorb the D3...
Hey Guys, The message I just sent out about D3 probably doesn't seem to make alot of sense, it's because I needed to word the first 2 paragraphs differently....
Actually, even UVB lighting can likely be over-used..... at least in some species, according to a recent paper by Gary Ferguson. If anyone wants a copy, e-mail...
Hi, Does anyone know anything about Verilux fluorescent light bulbs. They are being marketed here as producing the full spectrum including UVB, but I can't...
... I've used them in the past with rehabilitating igs and have had success with them. But from data I've seen on them, they put out even less UVB than ...
The easiest way and fastest way to know if you should NOT use a lamp for your reptiles UVB needs is if it’s used for humans. Understand that I am big ...
Hi Folks, received my new Mega-Ray EB Flood Lamp kit, set it up and took some readings. Readings are left-side, center and right-side at each distance. 12"-...
