Help lighting

[DirtyDubbz]

What is the difference between reptisun 5.0 and 10.0 which is better for a 24x24x48 high enclosure

 

[kplatvoet]

Have you looked at the acadia ? I like them as they last longer...you can get them in a standard T8-I use a 6.0
http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/d3rela24fall.html
D3 T8 Reptile Lamp 24" *Fits all regular 24" fluorescent fixtures*
Replace every 9 months instead of 6
I'm thinking of changing to the T5's when I upgrade my cages-

 

[DirtyDubbz]

I'v never heard of that brand looks pretty good and what t5 would you use and why t5s

 

[Balizar]

Because T5s have better quality light output and higher fixture efficiency. I use T8's on all my cages with a 10.0 bulbs. I use a meter tho to tell me when it is time to change them. I just bought a powersun mercury vapor tho and the numbers I get from it are incredible! It blows away all tubing. These thing are great! I have never thot about switching my T8s until these came out.

EDIT: I use 10.0s on all my 36" and 48" cages. I am not going to get in to the what is better than what tho...

 

[DirtyDubbz]

So the murcury vapor bulbs are good for 48 inch tall cage ? Is that considered a heat lamp as well ? And would you recommend a t5 10.0 or is that to much? What is unsafe amounts of UVB ? Why do people recommend the 5.0 not the 10.0

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Also what watt mv bulb would you use for 48 inch tall cage 100,125,165

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Any other opinions and answers to my questions

 

[choppers1]

I just switch from using T8 10.0 uvb for all of my 24x24x48 cages to arcadia T5 6%. The T8 10.0 is good but the arcadia is awsome. Go to Light Your Reptile. The T5 light up the cage and my chams really seem to love it. Talk to Todd from LYR for more info. Made to switch and loving the Arcadiasssss/

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Ok what bulb housing are you using

 

[choppers1]

u can buy the fixture from LYR. I use dual T5 aquarium fixtures. I bought from a local shop for $45. U can buy fixture from Homedepot or Lowes but those fixtures dont have reflectors. Look at the combo from LYR with fixture, 6500k bulb, and 6% arcadia. http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/48hot5dobufi.html
You wont be disappointed. Plus these bulb last up to a year.

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Is the 6500k day bulb the basking light? I'm confused

 

[choppers1]

no basking light is different. the 6500k is for plants

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Ohh ok I'm still torn between 10.0 and 5.0 if I go with the t5 light would the 5.0 be better or the 10.0 and they don't sell the fixture for that arcadia 22" there out of stock but will a 24" fixture work with the 22" arcadia bulb ?

 

[choppers1]

Yes it would but make sure the fixture have a reflector.

 

[DirtyDubbz]

ok sounds good so the arcadia 6.0 is better than the 10.0 or 5.0 ?? for a 24x24x48

 

[choppers1]

Yeaaaaaahhhh

 

[Venutus1]

ok sounds good so the arcadia 6.0 is better than the 10.0 or 5.0 ?? for a 24x24x48

Hi!
This might shed some light on your questions!

1.
why UV is needed:
http://www.arcadia-reptile.com/the-d3-cycle/

2.
How we measure UV:
http://www.arcadia-reptile.com/how-uv-meter/

3.
About all the different bulb choices:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUu24MNO2Ho

Hope it helps and thanks!
Cheers,
Todd