Habitat - Indoor :: T-Rex MVB vs Zoo Med PowerSun MVB

[PeaceOut]

Hi guys,

I know this is an old thread but I was looking at the MegaRay bulbs and was wondering if anyone is going with the EB (External Ballasted) ones?

From my understanding...those do no produce heat because the filament is not in the bulb itself. Am I right? The SB (Self Ballasted) are $40+ but the EB ones are suppose to last twice as long.

I found the powersun mercury bulb at petco running for $79...jees.

[papoopeepoo]

I use an Externally Ballasted Mega-Ray....it's amazing, my turtle loves it. She loved the self-ballasted one too. Her colors are amazing and she's super active.

[PeaceOut]

I use an Externally Ballasted Mega-Ray....it's amazing, my turtle loves it. She loved the self-ballasted one too. Her colors are amazing and she's super active.

Cool. I'm leaning more towards the EB route.
So do you have a separate bulb for the heat? Or does it actually produce enough heat for your tank?

[PeaceOut]

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[SliderGirl]

I had a Powersun once and it didn't last long at all. I only use a T-Rex MVB 100w now and it lasts much longer and Splat loves it too.

[papoopeepoo]

I use an Externally Ballasted Mega-Ray....it's amazing, my turtle loves it. She loved the self-ballasted one too. Her colors are amazing and she's super active.

Cool. I'm leaning more towards the EB route.
So do you have a separate bulb for the heat? Or does it actually produce enough heat for your tank?

I use a ceramic heat projector for heat. The heat coming from the bulb is very small. If you're room is average temperature you'll need a supplementary heat source.

[akaghettoraver]

I use a 100watt Zoomed PowerSun and it works great for my tank and I have had it for almost a yr now no problems at all my turt bask all the time she isn't shy at all. I love this bulb. I also have a back up but haven't had to use it yet.