Light fixtures

[EveryGreen]

Recently my light fixture died and I am in need of a new one. I had invested in a nice automatic one. But atm I don’t have the money to buy the same one. Does anyone have any budget dual light fixtures? (T8 18 inch 5.0 15 watt 457MM)

 

[nightanole]

You are better off switching to LEDs for more light and growing things...

As for a light fixture, have you thought about just replacing the ballast for 20 bucks?
https://www.amazon.com/Fulham-Lighting-Workhorse-Adaptable-WH2-120-C/dp/B001P1ZKNK

But honestly at this point you can get a 22" T5HO + 5.0 bulb for $50-60 shipped(reptisun). That T8 5.0 is not good for cages taller than 18".

 

[EveryGreen]

You are better off switching to LEDs for more light and growing things...

As for a light fixture, have you thought about just replacing the ballast for 20 bucks?
https://www.amazon.com/Fulham-Lighting-Workhorse-Adaptable-WH2-120-C/dp/B001P1ZKNK

But honestly at this point you can get a 22" T5HO + 5.0 bulb for $50-60 shipped(reptisun). That T8 5.0 is not good for cages taller than 18".

No no, those were the bulb specs sorry lol. It’s for my Cham

 

[nightanole]

No no, those were the bulb specs sorry lol. It’s for my Cham

Now im completely confused.

Do you want bulbs, or hoods? If the ballast blew on your hood, you can replace it.

 

[EveryGreen]

Now im completely confused.

Do you want bulbs, or hoods? If the ballast blew on your hood, you can replace it.

Hoods, my bulbs are fine. Sorry for not clarifying I have no idea what the ‘hoods’ were called.

 

[nightanole]

Hoods, my bulbs are fine. Sorry for not clarifying I have no idea what the ‘hoods’ were called.

Ok so why dont you fix your hood, by replacing the ballast, its literally the only thing in the hood.

But if you still want a T8 Hood:
https://www.amazon.com/GE-Advantage-Fluorescent-Workbench-16547/dp/B000HJ98PM

This is my "elcheapo" (just have to remove the plastic) but you have to wire it yourself. Else a real hood is going to be $40, and you might as well sport the extra $10 and get the T5HO hood that comes with the free bulb.

But its getting really hard to find T8 stuff period.

 

[EveryGreen]

Ok so why dont you fix your hood, by replacing the ballast, its literally the only thing in the hood.

But if you still want a T8 Hood:
https://www.amazon.com/GE-Advantage-Fluorescent-Workbench-16547/dp/B000HJ98PM

This is my "elcheapo" (just have to remove the plastic) but you have to wire it yourself. Else a real hood is going to be $40, and you might as well sport the extra $10 and get the T5HO hood that comes with the free bulb.

But its getting really hard to find T8 stuff period.

Okay cool thanks. 40$ for a double hood?

 

[nightanole]

Okay cool thanks. 40$ for a double hood?

Never seen a dual 18".

 

[Haley Hendrix]

Reptisun T5 Ho Terrarium Hood 24" - 51.62 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CX5HXI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S4nJFb4XDC9VF

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pa...mp/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html

https://www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-24-with-bulb/

Here are a few different websites you can get them. Reptison bulbs will need to be replaced every 6 months and Arcadia once a year.

 

[Ramrod]

I would recommend arcadia. I use a 48" in my quad system and it's been pumping out consistent readings for a little over a year.

 

[Haley Hendrix]

I just say around a year bc most people don’t have a solar meter.

 

[Southernlead]

I am a new Cham owner. We purchased for Christmas and have not really spared any expense. I do not like he recommendation from the reptile dealer regarding lighting and a few other items. We currently have an exo terra screen cage that is 36x18x36. They sold me a dome light with a Super Bright SB100 r30 bulb. I would appreciate any advice on a full lighting setup. what is recommended.

 

[KellyRose12]

Reptisun T5 Ho Terrarium Hood 24" - 51.62 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CX5HXI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S4nJFb4XDC9VF

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pa...mp/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html

https://www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-24-with-bulb/

Here are a few different websites you can get them. Reptison bulbs will need to be replaced every 6 months and Arcadia once a year.

Good to know the Arcadia bulbs last a year, I just ordered 2 thinking they only last six months like my reptisun. Thanks for that info

 

[AmandaS]

I am a new Cham owner. We purchased for Christmas and have not really spared any expense. I do not like he recommendation from the reptile dealer regarding lighting and a few other items. We currently have an exo terra screen cage that is 36x18x36. They sold me a dome light with a Super Bright SB100 r30 bulb. I would appreciate any advice on a full lighting setup. what is recommended.

Linear T5HO 5.0 or 6% bulb that spans the length of your enclosure.