Habitat - Indoor :: T-Rex Active UV Heat Spot 100 or 160 watt

[JenY]

Hi,

I am just looking for some thoughts about this type of light. Is is worth the cost?
I am in Canada, Toronto and the run about $80-100 here.
From what I have read they can last up to a year, 3000 hours aprox.
By that time the UV-B would be pretty much gone.

It would replace the need for 2 lights.

Any thoughts would greatly appreciated.

JenY

[jenaero]

I use either the Trex or the Powersun 100watt on all my turtle tanks. Just make sure you keep an eye on the basking temp. They're not suitable for tanks under 50gal. I've had a couple burn out in a matter of a week or so but there's a form that comes with it that you can send for a new one free of charge if that happens so hang onto it.

[marisa]

How big is your tank? If it's at least 50 gallons and you do decide to get one, consider a flood light rather than a spot. The T-Rex has a better reputation than the Powersun. I used a 100-watt flood when my RES was in a 50-gallon tank.

[Muirner]

i use a Reptisun 10.0 Compact Flourescent lamp, and a 100 Watt Daylight Spot Incandescent Heat Lamp.

So the T-Rex puts out UVB in good amounts too? It's going on a 55 gallon tank btw, but i'm thinking of moving to an external basking area.

[JenY]

Thank you for the input! It is much appreciated.

My tank is 30 gallon. I have the 2 light set up now and I was just was looking at alternatives.
I am curious why it is only suitable for 50+ gallons

J

[Spookster]

I use the 100 watt TRex flood on our basking area. It has worked great. Had it for a year with no problems and just ordered another one.

[steve]

JenY, there is a recent topic on this light. Mainly the more powerful, the further away it has to be kept. A spot version will require additional distance. It is an excellent bulb.

[N4784N R4613]

Thank you for the input! It is much appreciated.

My tank is 30 gallon. I have the 2 light set up now and I was just was looking at alternatives.
I am curious why it is only suitable for 50+ gallons

J

I got one before I knew it could overheat the tank. I got the 100 watt spot, and now just to keep the basking dock at the right temp and so I don't over heat the water I have to keep it nearly THREE FEET AWAY FROM MY DOCK!!!

[JenY]

I appologize Steve. You are correct there is a lengthy discussion further back.

Sorry for the redundancy.

J

[steve]

Jen, no need to apologize! This is an informative topic and hopefully that other topic can be helpful to your lighting situation.