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What is the preferred brand of MVB bulb these days? I used to use T Rex, then stopped when they had quality control problems - and went out of business - and have used various types since then. The last bulb I got was an Exo Terra, which lasted all of a month. I'm reading not such good things about it. Has there been good professional evaluation lately? What's the opinion as to the best type for a basking turtle?

Mega Ray. As far as I know nothing comes close. Also the only way to buy the bulbs is from their web site. Another nice thing about them is that's all they do, lighting. Welcome back I noticed you have been absent since 2009.

Mvb bulbs!!!! I didn't know there was an all in one bulb so they do the job??? I'm so buying one!!

Anyone can confirm they are good for turts

Travis, They are not cheap but the best you can buy. Others will tell you or just do a search.

MVB pros
- more uvb output than any other type
- heat + light
- should last longer

Cons
- expensive
- need better fixtures
- need to have it pointed straight down

Thank you Steve. It's wonderful to see so many familiar posters still around. I recommend this site every chance I get. It's still the best.

For a while the powersun was the only real bulb left but it looks like MegaRay might have come back to life.

VeipaCray wrote:For a while the powersun was the only real bulb left but it looks like MegaRay might have come back to life.

Powersuns suck for lack of a better word. Just look at the reviews on Amazon. I wouldn't buy one. And I still need to buy a Megaray!
Darn someone buy my fx and I will.

When t-Rex was gone and mega ray was not shipping all that was left was powersun and Exo terra. Powersun was the only choice for a long while. And while they're not great bulbs you did get a warranty. I too will be buying mega Ray since they're now shipping again.