Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:33 am **I got a question !**

Ok ! so I'm looking for a uvb lamp for my 20g.
Can anyone recommend me any good one ? and how much it will cost me.
oh yeah i also need one that doesn't need a plug if that is possible

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:35 am

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2752555
here ya go.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:36 am

You won't find one without a plug.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:37 am

Try a Repti Glo 26 watt 5.0 compact fluorescent made by Exo Terra.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:39 am

ok thanks a lot guys ! I'm only 15 so I'm kinda on a budget

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:42 am

haha i dont know about a lamp without a plug.

but i have two different UVB bulbs.

the first one is a 24 inch, 20 watt 5.0 UVB reptisun. (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/images/Ca ... 16DZIO.jpg)
it works perfectly fine, but you are very limited on how you can place it overhead, and the hood lamp is kind of pricey, as well with the bulb itself. the product itself is fine but make sure it is at least 8" from the basking area (its been known to cause problems)

my other one, which i prefer as i think many would agree, is a 26 watt 5.0 (http://www.arcatapet.com/fullsize/12516.jpg) UVB repti glo. this is can be placed in a specific mini hood lamp (which is kind of pricey) or in a regular clamp lamp provided by fluker (or any other brand). one problem with being put in a clamp lamp is that the bulb sticks out of the lamp instead of like a regular bulb. this makes the bulb shine REALLY bright if its not point directly downward or away from active areas.

i dont know if you know what the 2.0, 5.0, or 10.0 mean in front of the word UVB on the boxes, but it means the percentage of UVB output by that bulb. 2.0 is not strong enough for turtles and 10.0 is too strong. they even have turtles on the 5.0 reptisun boxes for i guess "turtle safe" but i could be wrong.

hope this helps!

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:44 am

hmm i got a lid .. is it possible to screw it in there ?

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:47 am

I guess I'm lucky...I bought the 10.0 because it was cheaper and I haven't had a problem with it at all. I just won't have to replace it as soon as normally. And raise it higher than 10 inches.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:57 am

hmm i got a lid .. is it possible to screw it in there ?

sorry for the dumb questions -__-
I'm new to the turtle scene

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:00 am

I'm sorry but what do you mean by a lid?

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:02 am

like a lid for a tank .. i got a 10 g lid that sits horizontally across my 20 ..
i was wondering if it was possible to screw it in there ?

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:07 am

You mean screw a lamp socket into the lid? Then yes it shouldn't hurt as long as the lid is made of metal and not plastic.

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:09 am

is there a reason why you cant just clamp the lamp on the side of the tank that isnt covered?

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:10 am

PcBuilder14 wrote:You won't find one without a plug.

Not true! You just have to make your own tesla coil which can take a lot of money, then you have wireless energy! As long as you hold the bulb.

(That's just me being a wise crack)

Anyway, I got this light at a local pet store and they did a price match.

If you can get it without the bulb, then I suggest it, as the bulb doesn't have a large UVB output.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2753220

Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:11 am

like i said I'm just 15 .. I don't got my job anymore
so im on a budget ..

how much with one of those clamps run me ?

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