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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:32 am   Is this a good light?

I was wondering about this light its really within my price range and seems like everything I need Im just trying to be sure, also has anyone ordered from this place online? I just dont want to give my card num. to anyone ya know!! thanks for your help

http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.ph ... ts_id=1868
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:38 am   

http://www.reptilesupply.com/product.ph ... ts_id=1817

Or this one?
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:55 am   

I am not familiar with the product in the first link, and have not used the second. A fair number of people, however, do seem to be using Repti-Glo's.
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:05 pm   

Well thanks for the feedback, I just dont want to get a piece of junk
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:15 pm   

You don't want to go for the cheapest or least known (least proven) with UVB lights. Hopefully someone who has a Repti-Glo will respond.
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:27 pm   

Thats what Im hoping for :=)
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:48 pm   

I have the 13watt version of this bulb (Repti Glo 5.0) which I picked up by accident. It seems to be OK, perhaps a bit underpowered. I think its good for the summer months when I take my turtles outside regularly but I will not use this during the colder months. If your turtles never get natural, unfiltered sunlight, then I would consider something stronger.

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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:56 pm   

Which one have you tried?
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Post Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:42 pm   

I think there are several on here who use the Repti Glo 5.0 and are happy with them. You can put that bulb fairly close to the basking platform, within 8" to 10".
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:49 am   

Thats really the one I am leaning toward I just wish I knew more about that company before I ordered from them
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:51 pm   

I have orderd that bulb from that site
And it works good


I havent had any eye problems or any other issues

Just make sure to keep it 7-12 icnhes away from the basking spot
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:55 pm   

Thnk you soo much, which one did you get?
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:55 pm   

The same exact one from the second link you posted
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:56 pm   

Oh Ok cool them Monday is going to love it along with the new 30 gallon tank she is getting today :)
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:25 pm   

I use that and Serra really likes it. I placed it very close to Serra's basking spot and she basks a lot. She never had any eye problems, either.
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