Reptisun 10.0 Vs. Reptisun 5.0

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Thinking about using 10.0 instead of 5.0

Any reason not to? My cages all have excellent amounts of foliage in case my cham needs shade. Can't think of a reason not to switch. They will last me much longer, that's for sure.

Thoughts?

 

[bradley]

I use a 10.0 as screen cages can take some uv away. If you have shade it will be fine. I would still change the light every 6 months though as they won't be giving off much uv at all after 6 months.

 

[Kitro]

The 10 & 5 represents the percentage UVB emitted. Levels above 5 are not necessary unless they are a desert dweller. Here is a nice article on uv lighting.

http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/lighting.html

Hope this helps.

 

[Solid Snake]

The 10 radiates uvb 24" while the 5 radiates it 12". If using a large cage it may be appropriate to use a 10 IMO. I've used both. I think you should take into account the distance of the basking spot from the uvb light. Just my thoughts...

 

[okiroo]

The 10 radiates uvb 24" while the 5 radiates it 12". If using a large cage it may be appropriate to use a 10 IMO. I've used both. I think you should take into account the distance of the basking spot from the uvb light. Just my thoughts...

i use the 10 in one FR and a 5 in the other. i use the 10 beacuse theres black mesh right under the bulb. hope that helps.

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

10.0 bulbs don't last longer than a 5.0 so you would still need to change it every 6 months. You'll need to keep it up higher off your cage than a 5.0. You say you can't think of a reason not to switch, but I can't really think of a reason that you need to.

 

[Olimpia]

Call me crazy, but someone (maybe Carol) posted a link to an experiment they did with the UVB lights and they said that a 10.0 through screen was putting out as much UV as a 5.0 without screen. And since most of us keep out lights on the outside of the cage, I don't know, I can see how it makes sense. Although you can get the same effect using foil to increase reflection, which is what I'm doing.

 

[Kitro]

Call me crazy, but someone (maybe Carol) posted a link to an experiment they did with the UVB lights and they said that a 10.0 through screen was putting out as much UV as a 5.0 without screen. And since most of us keep out lights on the outside of the cage, I don't know, I can see how it makes sense. Although you can get the same effect using foil to increase reflection, which is what I'm doing.

I highly recommend clicking the link in my above post. It breaks down all the bulb types and explains effectiveness, lifespans, ect..