Meow Kitty
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you guys really make me want to buy one >.> after my reptiglow goes out
Arcadia Lights are the Bomb
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downsouthexotics
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GabeCastro
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Do it!!! haha
Arcadia Light: $30
Dual Hood from Home Depot: $30
6500k Light from Lowes/Home Depot: $10
I'm doing allot of research on these lights, so far thats the cheapest set up with the arcadia uvb light.
Really? I might have to check that out tomorrow morning. Would it be the same as the Zoo Med one i listed? I like the zoo med because it has the reflectors on it ( i could also buy the reflector tape and use it on a homedepot hood) Also they have the dual switch to cut off the light(s).
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downsouthexotics
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some have the dual switch some dont and yes they have the reflector on it I know people who use them with no problem
GabeCastro
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Nice, i'll have to check it out. Thanks for the heads up!
Looked online and i couldn't really find cheap ones. Hopefully in-store they'll have some.
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downsouthexotics
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i asked one of my breeder friends and he said he uses this one
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25e...ent+light+fixtures&storeId=10051#.UGfa2LT3AzY
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25e...ent+light+fixtures&storeId=10051#.UGfa2LT3AzY
GabeCastro
Established Member
Damn, it even looks cool haha.
It's all good though, i went ahead and bought the ZooMed Dual Hood...Thanks anyways man! i'm sure someone will come across this post and pick up that hood.
My light set up i just purchased:
Hood:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DIRAU/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i01
UVB:
http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/ard3t522in241.html
6500K Grow Light:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003C5PQWW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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downsouthexotics
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nice setup if i didnt keep mines out side i would buy a similar setup
sulfurboy1o3
New Member
Do these bulbs run out in time like the normal commercial bulbs?
Yes all UVB needs to replaced over time . These are known to last little longer but you are paying more and still do need to replace.
dcooley08
New Member
These home depot hoods will not work with arcadia lighting. you need to have a high output hood. this would work with a regular 6500 k bulb.
I think you are better off getting the dual HO lamp off of amazon that you have linked.
bradley
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Thes bulbs are amazing! i have been using them just under a year on my chameleons. I persoannly use the 12% on panthers and veilds and will use 6% on jacksons. They last at least one year. I say least because they have been known to go on for longer. If you have a uv metre then be sure to check readings after 12 months as they probably are higher then some 5.0 out of the box. If you dont have a metre replace every year. they give out loads of light but can be a problem with plants as a bulb on their own. they give out soo much uv the can burn the tops of plants if they get too close.
dcooley08
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Thes bulbs are amazing! i have been using them just under a year on my chameleons. I persoannly use the 12% on panthers and veilds and will use 6% on jacksons. They last at least one year. I say least because they have been known to go on for longer. If you have a uv metre then be sure to check readings after 12 months as they probably are higher then some 5.0 out of the box. If you dont have a metre replace every year. they give out loads of light but can be a problem with plants as a bulb on their own. they give out soo much uv the can burn the tops of plants if they get too close.
so you dont think the 12% is to much??? even if it burns your plants. would it still burn the plants if you have a 6.5k bulb for the plants.
My 6.5k LED's came in today. just gotta work on mounting them. Im thinking mounting them right inside the cage being that i got the waterproof ones and they dont get hot. Is this a good idea or no?
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