Equipment Review and Discussion :: ESU Slimline fixture

[overtheedge]

I currently use a reptisun compact with the clamp lamp but I want to switch to the uvb tubes. Will it be okay to put a reptisun 5.0 in one of the esu slimline fixtures? The one I would be getting has 3% uvb, but I will be removing it and replace it with the reptisun. Is that ok?

[SpotsMama]

If you're going to get a tube flourescent (which I think is a good idea) you should go ahead and get a 5.0 or higher. There have not been any of the problems with swollen turtle eyes with the tube flourescents like there have with the compacts. You can get a 5.0 or 10.0 and keep it closer to the turtle without ill effects.

I have no idea if the reptisun bulb would work in an esu fixture. I suppose if it would fit it would be ok.

[DavidY]

Just make sure the bulbs are the same type (diameter). Otherwise the new bulb won't fit.

[overtheedge]

Thanks, guys! That's why I want to switch to the tubes, all these stories about swollen eyes are starting to worry me.

[DavidY]

I just heard back from Zoo Med about their CF Reptisun bulbs. Apparantly they have a 2 to 3 week burn in period where they are stronger than normal and should be positioned up to 17" away. I started another thread on this forum and will post the instructions they sent me when I figure out how to do that.

[overtheedge]

Really?! They really should put a warning label on the box.
Thanks for getting that info for everyone!!

[xsavingsaturdayx]

They did. But acording to them, not all the bulbs got sent out with the manuals..

Hey, atleast they were nice about it and actually responded back to davids email and showered him the whole 411.

[DavidY]

Yea, I'm pretty pleased with their quick response. I've always preferred Zoo Med products and I still do.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

They make good turtle food.

[ajozwiak]

I had a reptisun 5.0 in a slimline for months. It was all I could afford at first and it worked just fine. It was easy enough to attach to the wall right above the tank. FYI, it held an 18" bulb.

[overtheedge]

Thanks, ajozwiak!