UVB prices

[Anilr16]

Man....it seems paying $20 bucks a bulb is a pain in the neck for each Chameleon. I just wanted to know, if anyone here knows another way to save some extra money and not spending 20 bucks each bulb? :I. I dont mean to sound cheap folks, but at these times, money is so scarce and my love for Chameleons is so high, I just wanted to know if their are any other places to purchase UVB bulbs for cheaper or any good alternatives???

 

[cushcameleon]

How many chameleons do you have? You can purchase just one UVB tube that will span the length of several cages, thats a good way to cut costs. LLL reptile has some cheaper prices for UVB tubes, http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/uvb-fluorescent-lights-mercury-vapor-bulbs/

 

[Anilr16]

only two chams for now cush. but babies are on the way and are the ixtures for the tubes expensive?

 

[cushcameleon]

I would buy a 5.0 reptisun tube in the 24 in. or 36 in. size from LLL reptile, it will either be a little short, or a little big, depending on how you want it. You can find very cheap light fixtures for the UVB tubes at the Home Depot.

 

[Eric Adrignola]

better yet, buy a cheap 48" double fixture for less than $10.00. Have it cover two or three cages. It's crazy, but you can buy a 48" fixture for less than any other.

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

better yet, buy a cheap 48" double fixture for less than $10.00. Have it cover two or three cages. It's crazy, but you can buy a 48" fixture for less than any other.

I use the 48" $9 home depot. I cannot tell you how much that saves me.

along with the 13.99 bulbs from LLL.

 

[cushcameleon]

better yet, buy a cheap 48" double fixture

48 would work great too, I just didn't recommend it originally because it would be 16 inches longer then the two cages put together .