Does this work and what do you use?

[glOckcOma]

I read that a constant check of UVB bulbs is a must.

Would this be good enough to keep an eye on the bulb, has anyone used this?

http://www.scientificsonline.com/uv...-DB81-DE11-8C0A-000423C27502&mr:referralID=NA

 

[jr andrade]

Not sure but id say yeah..but it says something about a lense? anyone else like to say something?

 

[sdheli420]

neat but imo un-nessasary..i just change my bulbs out every 6-9 months..seems to have worked for me for years..but would be cool to add another monotoring device (peice of mind) to your existing setup..hey, if its not too expensive get it..

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy Albert,

That little UVB sensitive "credit card" might be useful to give you an idea of a really high UV level but it won't help you with our type of UVB lights. A good Reptisun 5.0 linear tube will probably have a UV Index inthe 1-2 range which is below the scale of that gadget. We typically use the Solarmeter 6.2 to keep track of tube aging.

At $165, this is one of the better deals for it: http://www.pangeareptile.com/store/uv-meter.html

Among other uses, the reptile community across the world uses this one, so you'll have lots of keepers to compare notes with . I have one as do many other members here. It's not a mandatory thing to have. Just buy Reptisun 5.0 tubes, uses them 6"-12" away from the basking spot, and replace them after 6-12 months of use and you'll be ok.

(We can chat more about it at the next South Bay Chameleon Keepers meeting this Tuesday night! See you there.)