SoCaliSon
Avid Member
I seem to be full of these today!
I know several people already use this method... But thought I would put it out there in case it could help someone out.
This is one that would help anyone who keeps several cages in a row (with visual barriers of course). This can save you some serious Dough!
Say you have 2, 4'x2'x2' cages side by side. For UV lighting most would think to use the 24" UV fixture for the 4x2x2 cage with a Reptisun 5.0 for each cage. Using this method you spend:
$26.99 for 24" Fixture with
$13.99 for 18" Reptisun 5.0
X 2 for both cages = $81.96 before sales tax.
with around $30 every six months to replace both the lights.
YOU CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY...
In case you haven't noticed when buying your UV bulbs... It doesn't matter what size 5.0 you buy, 12", 18", 48" they are the same price... Well.. wouldn't it be nice to change one $14 bulb every six months than 2? Buy one Fluorecent shop fixture that runs the length you need, in this case 4'. These are cheap... I think i remember seeing some at Lowes for around $10 bucks or so... No Joke... But I couldn't find it on their website... But this is from another site...http://www.hechinger.com/hardware/tools/36414-american-fluorescent-234sl-series-performance-shoplight-234slesw.html.
$16.85 for one 4', 2 bulb, Fluorecent Fixture
$13.99 for one 4', Reptisun 5.0
This will effectively light both cages, or any cages under the 4 foot area under the fixture. And you even have a spot for a cheap plant grow light in the fixture as well.
$30.84 for entire lighting setup with only a $14 dollar replacement cost for the fixture every 6 months.
Using this method you can successfully cut your original investment on lights IN HALF, and cut your BiYealry Light Replacement bill in Half or More!
Hope that was helpfull,
~Joe
I know several people already use this method... But thought I would put it out there in case it could help someone out.This is one that would help anyone who keeps several cages in a row (with visual barriers of course). This can save you some serious Dough!
Say you have 2, 4'x2'x2' cages side by side. For UV lighting most would think to use the 24" UV fixture for the 4x2x2 cage with a Reptisun 5.0 for each cage. Using this method you spend:
$26.99 for 24" Fixture with
$13.99 for 18" Reptisun 5.0
X 2 for both cages = $81.96 before sales tax.
with around $30 every six months to replace both the lights.
YOU CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY...
In case you haven't noticed when buying your UV bulbs... It doesn't matter what size 5.0 you buy, 12", 18", 48" they are the same price... Well.. wouldn't it be nice to change one $14 bulb every six months than 2? Buy one Fluorecent shop fixture that runs the length you need, in this case 4'. These are cheap... I think i remember seeing some at Lowes for around $10 bucks or so... No Joke... But I couldn't find it on their website... But this is from another site...http://www.hechinger.com/hardware/tools/36414-american-fluorescent-234sl-series-performance-shoplight-234slesw.html.
$16.85 for one 4', 2 bulb, Fluorecent Fixture
$13.99 for one 4', Reptisun 5.0
This will effectively light both cages, or any cages under the 4 foot area under the fixture. And you even have a spot for a cheap plant grow light in the fixture as well.
$30.84 for entire lighting setup with only a $14 dollar replacement cost for the fixture every 6 months.
Using this method you can successfully cut your original investment on lights IN HALF, and cut your BiYealry Light Replacement bill in Half or More!
Hope that was helpfull,
~Joe
