further uvb tube light discusion

[OOOst16]

Ok, so i got a reptiglo (exotera) uvb/a 5.0 output linear tube light. Is this sufficiant? im using this with a basking lamp wich keeps me at 85-87 degrees.

i know the reptisun 5.0 was recomended but they only had the COMPACT version...so obviously after recent discusion i turned it down

 

[JackAttack]

Ok, so i got a reptiglo (exotera) uvb/a 5.0 output linear tube light. Is this sufficiant? im using this with a basking lamp wich keeps me at 85-87 degrees.

i know the reptisun 5.0 was recomended but they only had the COMPACT version...so obviously after recent discusion i turned it down

i use a linear reptiglo........have had no problems so far.............jude started out with the coil bulbs for UV, and i switched.

 

[renzo0684]

Ok, so i got a reptiglo (exotera) uvb/a 5.0 output linear tube light. Is this sufficiant? im using this with a basking lamp wich keeps me at 85-87 degrees.

i know the reptisun 5.0 was recomended but they only had the COMPACT version...so obviously after recent discusion i turned it down

It will work but you will have to replace it more often. I am actually using it also. I am sorry but how old and what type is your cham I know you have said but I forgot

 

[OOOst16]

hes a baby ("well sub adult") yemen cham. male (spurs)

 

[sandrachameleon]

Yes, the reptiGLO tube is fine. not as good as the ReptiSUN tube though. With your ReptiGlo, ensure there is NOT a dense screen between bulb and chameleon, ensure you replace every six month or sooner, use a fixture with a reflector if you can.

These previous threads may interest you
https://www.chameleonforums.com/repti-sun-5-0-repti-glo-5-0-a-13239/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/anyone-use-repti-glo-16168/

 

[OOOst16]

there is NOT a fine mesh, and the hood is backed with metal for reflection ( its a zoomed hood)

 

[sandrachameleon]

So youre fine