Mercury vapor

[TIMMYBOY]

So I want to purchase a mercury vapor bulb for my male veiled ,and it's kind of confusing there are so many different good and bad reviews for all brands . I just wanna go with zoomed but wat wattage 100 or 125 ? I am currently using 5.0 & 2.0 in a compact Exo terra w/75watt heat lamp.

 

[jamjam]

from my understanding the mercury bulbs could go either way most people suggest not too i'm forgetting why now. but another thing i believe its going to cost you alot more in the long run. isnt it like approx 100$ for 1 bulb and supposedly they only last a few several months. your better off getting a 6% arcadia tube and keep the basking light both will last over a year and cost somewhere around 50$ for both. also depending what light fixtures you have

 

[ReptiGeek]

I use mercury Vapor bulbs for my bearded dragon. The 100W Zoo med produces A LOT of heat. Way too hot for a veiled. At 9" below I was getting readings of 98*F.
Just stick with the your compact or linear fluorescent bulbs. They will cost the same in the long run and still provide sufficient amounts of UVB.

 

[junglefries]

ReptiGeek reply

I think he may be trying to get added heat. He reported 40° temps in attic last week. If their location hasn't changed, I believe he is counting on the added benefit.

 

[ReptiGeek]

I think he may be trying to get added heat. He reported 40° temps in attic last week. If their location hasn't changed, I believe he is counting on the added benefit.

Okay, but just be warned, it's going to be cooking in there! Most people will use a 50-75W bulb, whereas this is 100W. Just be careful and monitor the temperature VERY closely. I'd suggest a digital probe reader or a temp gun in this case.

 

[TIMMYBOY]

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So I want to purchase a mercury vapor bulb for my male veiled ,and it's kind of confusing there are so many different good and bad reviews for all brands . I just wanna go with zoomed but wat wattage 100 or 125 ? I am currently using 5.0 & 2.0 in a compact Exo terra w/75watt heat lamp.

Using a merc vapor bulb does a lot of things for me less cords and fixtures .and I'm gonna breed my crested geckos and I'm gonna need some of my lights for that.and it is cold in my room if u don't turn on heat so there are many reasons .i didn't want a debate ..I'm just asking wat watt to use. Sound like 100 it is.thankyou for the replys

 

[Nikster199]

Using a merc vapor bulb does a lot of things for me less cords and fixtures .and I'm gonna breed my crested geckos and I'm gonna need some of my lights for that.and it is cold in my room if u don't turn on heat so there are many reasons .i didn't want a debate ..I'm just asking wat watt to use. Sound like 100 it is.thankyou for the replys

Arcadia do a 80w D3 mercuary vapour bulb was thinking about use it