Zoo med reptisun 10.0 bulbs

[tropheusfreak]

I just got a bunch of these bulbs today and put them on all my dragon cages. They all seem to love these lights they are all basking under them, didn't do that with the last light bulbs. I was just wondering if anyone else was using the 10.0 uvb bulbs and how they felt about them.
By the way LLL reptile have them on sale buy 2 get 1 free.

Thanks again

David

[Quigs]

I use reptisun 5.0

Honestly, I don't know what the difference is but I'm rather happy with the 5.0 and it's effects.

Actually, I need to start thinking about replaces some of them. You should change out uvb bulbs every 6 months or so.

Quigs

[Haroldo]

I currently use the Repti-Glo 8.0 for my bearded. Very happy with my selection.

[Alias47]

Actually, I need to start thinking about replaces some of them. You should change out uvb bulbs every 6 months or so.


Another GREAT reason for not owning lizards...

[Windwalker]

Hey, I was wondering, Has anyone thought of using UV LED's? They don't go bad, they are cheap, and you can add lots of them for very low power.

Just a thought.

Windwalker

[Haroldo]

Hey, I was wondering, Has anyone thought of using UV LED's? They don't go bad, they are cheap, and you can add lots of them for very low power.

Just a thought.

Windwalker

I'm not sure they are the same part of the spectrum as UV-A and UV-B bulbs for reptiles. I think the led's you referring to just act as flourescences (sp?). To add, even if they were the correct bulbs, I have never seen these diodes for less than almost 2 bucks a piece. Think about how many would be needed to replace the light output standard in a store-bought UV bulb. Not worth the effort imo.

[Alias47]

I did a little checking into the UV LED's....they appear to be a substitute for "black" light type UV lights...for forensic use, stain identification, invisible inks, etc. I do not believe they would supply the UVA and UVB natural light bandwidths needed for proper herpetological care.

[Windwalker]

for reference, UV lighting is as follows UVA (380–315 nm), also called Long Wave or "blacklight"; UVB (315–280 nm), also called Medium Wave; and UVC (< 280 nm)

on ebay, ( http://cgi.ebay.com/100-x-3mm-UV-LED-Ultra-Violet-Lamp-Light-Free-P-P_W0QQitemZ7588950536QQcategoryZ66954QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem ) 100 of them run for about $20 and their Peak Wave Length (nm) : 385 ~ 395 which puts them at the high end of the UVA spectrum. little to no UVB or UVC. According to the led museum http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/ledleft.htm there are no UVB or UVC LEDs in production.... just in case someone else asks this question...

[Otter_23]

I just got the 10.0 and the bearded seems to really enjoy it.