6% arcadia

[stephen]

Hey y'all. It's been a while since I've posted on this forum. A big move from Toronto to whistler has eaten up alot of my creative indulgences. And I got bit very hard by the reefing bug!! Saltwater rocks! Anyway getting back into chamming. Shocked to see how many Parsons r available compared to 7 years ago.
So, does anybody have any experience w/ the arcadia 6% linear tubes? How do they compare to zoomeds 5%. How about their led foliage lamps? I'm going to b keeping Panthers and would love some input.
Cheers

 

[Bam79]

Hi I find the Arcadia D3 Reptile T5 Lamps to be excellent.

I use the 12% Desert instead of the 6% as you lose some percentage going through the mesh if that makes sense

 

[DELxREPTILESJC]

I use the 6% but would love to use the 12% if it's safe? Hey Bam79, would it be bad to n use the 12% on a 1 year old?

 

[addicks]

I've got the tropical blaze quad with 12% from light your reptile on my 7 month old and have been using them for months now. My panther loves it... I had just a repti-sun bulb at first and he always stayed brown. As soon as I put the tropical blaze on he brightened up.

I've had no issues at all. If you have lighting questions email Todd from light your reptiles he's very good at answering anything you ask.

 

[DELxREPTILESJC]

Thanks. My light will be a year in June so planning on ordering in mid april.

 

[Bam79]

I use the 6% but would love to use the 12% if it's safe? Hey Bam79, would it be bad to n use the 12% on a 1 year old?

I have used the 12% for all mine from day 1 along side a non-branded daylight T5

 

[DELxREPTILESJC]

I spoke with todd. He said since my cage isn't that much covered w foliage that a 6% is more than enough. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[Venutus1]

I spoke with todd. He said since my cage isn't that much covered w foliage that a 6% is more than enough. Thanks for the advice guys.

Yes, better play it safe.
Also, the number of bulbs in a fixture effects the amount of UV reflected into the environment*.

12% should be used in set ups that have some of the proper criteria:

1. large cage
2. MULTI BULB FIXTURE
3. Plenty of foliage for shade
4. Screen density

all of the above are factors that effect actually how much UV gets into the animals environment.

Plus,
I can not stress enough how important Solarmeters are..

I know they are expensive...
but once you have one, no one ever says that they would go back to being without a Solarmeter.

*NOTE:
Something most people do not know--
FYI
12% bulbs in a single bulb fixtures can be too strong --since they don't have bulb(s) beside them blocking some UV reflection.
This in itself can knock down UV 25-30% or more.
This is why multi bulb fixtures tend to reflect less UV, hence you can sometimes use higher UVB out-put bulbs in them.
But is is always good to use a Solarmeter.
When in doubt, go with the 6%.

DID YOU KNOW?:
A 6% Arcadia HO t5 produces MORE UV than a brand new Zoo Med 10.0 T8?


It is best to always consult with someone who knows about UV and the characteristics of the bulbs in the different fixtures--
as well as screen transmission of UV.--- for safety sake.


Cheers!
Thank you!

 

[StopTheInsanity]

Todd, Interested to know how those of us who live in a tropical area such as S.W.Florida, should choose their lights...Do we need solar meters?...My Chameleons live outside on the patio, except for a few scattered cold days/nights...The patio is screened...

I also monitor their basking in the sun for an hour or so a day in their smaller enclosures...They are acrylic all four sides, except for two round screens...I spray containers well, before I put the Chams in, so it creates lots of humidity for a short period of time...I call it their steam room...

What do I need re: lights and solar meters, for a Panther, a Jackson, and a Sunburst? veiled?...All except a baby are in the 4 ft. foot repti-cages...Thanks..

Yes, better play it safe.
Also, the number of bulbs in a fixture effects the amount of UV reflected into the environment*.

12% should be used in set ups that have some of the proper criteria:

1. large cage
2. MULTI BULB FIXTURE
3. Plenty of foliage for shade
4. Screen density

all of the above are factors that effect actually how much UV gets into the animals environment.

Plus,
I can not stress enough how important Solarmeters are..

I know they are expensive...
but once you have one, no one ever says that they would go back to being without a Solarmeter.

*NOTE:
Something most people do not know--
FYI
12% bulbs in a single bulb fixtures can be too strong --since they don't have bulb(s) beside them blocking some UV reflection.
This in itself can knock down UV 25-30% or more.
This is why multi bulb fixtures tend to reflect less UV, hence you can sometimes use higher UVB out-put bulbs in them.
But is is always good to use a Solarmeter.
When in doubt, go with the 6%.

DID YOU KNOW?:
A 6% Arcadia HO t5 produces MORE UV than a brand new Zoo Med 10.0 T8?


It is best to always consult with someone who knows about UV and the characteristics of the bulbs in the different fixtures--
as well as screen transmission of UV.--- for safety sake.


Cheers!
Thank you!