Habitat - Indoor :: Another lighting question...

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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:50 am   Another lighting question...

I need to replace my current UVB tube light. I was curious about the Exo Terra Repti-Glo 8.0, if anyone has experience with this one, let me know. Or if you have a better recommendation, I would appreciate it. I'm currently using a Reptisun 2.0, and it's time to replace it. Thought I'd get a better bulb and this one states 33% UVA and 8% UVB...
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:04 am   

Why not go for a ReptiSun 10.0?
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:23 am   

I can't figure out the difference between the two, except the 2% increase in UVB output, and it's $8 more... If there's other differences, let me know. I'm trying to get the best for my buck :wink:
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:43 am   

I use the repti glo and I have never had any problems with it. The shop where I buy mine even shows you with one of the UVB meters, the output of UVB. Of course, that was when it was brand new. I replace mine every six months. One of these times I am going to take an old one in and have them test it...I'm curious.
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:26 pm   

Thanks for the input Jen and Missi.
Is the shop you get yours from a pet store, Missi? I'm curious too about mine too...
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:31 pm   

Sorry, I think this topic was supposed to go in Equipment section...
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:14 pm   

Shavanna, either section is ok for this topic.
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:02 pm   

The place that I go is called We Love Pets. To my knowledge they don't have a website. I know of locations in Zanesville and Marietta. Other than that, I'm not sure.
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:53 am   

Thanks Missi, I'll check around at my local stores to see if they offer that.
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