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[thewise21]

Upgrading cage and looking to get some bigger light fixtures. Beside aquarium hoods does anyone have any suggestions on light fixtures for uvb? I currently use 18” old aquarium light fixtures and the bulbs are way more.

 

[Tige21v]

There a few options out there .
Most are around $45 for a single bulb 24" WITH a reflector . You may be able to find them a little cheaper with this being the holiday season.
Arcadia is a favorite, but you can also purchase the same fixture from Burpee, Ferry Morse, or a lot of the greenhouse stores
I have some I got from Amazon that are deal bulb fixtures, but they did not include a reflector
Most do not include a UVB bulb.

 

[thewise21]

There a few options out there .
Most are around $45 for a single bulb 24" WITH a reflector . You may be able to find them a little cheaper with this being the holiday season.
Arcadia is a favorite, but you can also purchase the same fixture from Burpee, Ferry Morse, or a lot of the greenhouse stores
I have some I got from Amazon that are deal bulb fixtures, but they did not include a reflector
Most do not include a UVB bulb.
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There a few options out there .
Most are around $45 for a single bulb 24" WITH a reflector . You may be able to find them a little cheaper with this being the holiday season.
Arcadia is a favorite, but you can also purchase the same fixture from Burpee, Ferry Morse, or a lot of the greenhouse stores
I have some I got from Amazon that are deal bulb fixtures, but they did not include a reflector
Most do not include a UVB bulb.

2-Pack T5 HO Grow Light - 1 Bulb Light System - Fluorescent Hydroponic Indoor Fixture Bloom Veg Daisy Chain with Bulbs (2 Foot & w/ Reflector (DL8021R 2pack), Cool White | Vegetative) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPKQPSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_SnCWFb3Z63WC4

 

[thewise21]

2-Pack T5 HO Grow Light - 1 Bulb Light System - Fluorescent Hydroponic Indoor Fixture Bloom Veg Daisy Chain with Bulbs (2 Foot & w/ Reflector (DL8021R 2pack), Cool White | Vegetative) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPKQPSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_SnCWFb3Z63WC4

Is this similar

 

[Tige21v]

Yes, but an aluminum reflector (silver) would be better
But white is better than no reflector !

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Most of the single T5HO fixtures w/ reflectors (regardless of brand) are made in the same factory in China, and are virtually identical, so it's a matter of finding a 24" fixture (some places are out of stock) and pairing it with 22" UVB bulb.

https://www.docdroid.net/rzaxveu/an-issue-with-sunblaster-t5-ho-reflectors-pdf