Reptisun or reptiglo

[smilespop1207]

Hi everyone,
It's smilespop1207 and I was doing some more research when I can across two different kinds of UVB fluorescent lights. Reptisun 5.0 and Reptiglo 5.0. I know that they are two different brands and are both cost differently, but what is the big difference between the two that I'm missing. I mean they come in the same sizes. The only difference is the wattage. But it's weird how Reptiglo 5.0 has more watts but is cheaper(in most of the websites I researched). Is more wattage(up to 40 watts in Reptiglo 5.0 and 32 watts in Reptisun 5.0) harmful or beneficial for a chameleon? Which UVB light do you use for your reptile? Thank you to all those who reply.

 

[sandrachameleon]

both are fine, but ReptiSUN is the better bulb in terms of the UVB

Here are three links that I think will be helpful to you:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/repti-sun-5-0-repti-glo-5-0-a-13239/
http://www.testudo.cc/Pages/Table 4.html
https://www.chameleonforums.com/anyone-use-repti-glo-16168/

 

[GlassEyez]

Arcadia lights ftw

 

[Olimpia]

Of those two, I only buy Reptisun, because it outputs more UVB. I personally use the 10.0 and it makes some people nervous but both this and the 5.0 are better bulbs overall than the Reptiglo.

I know the Reptisuns are also more expensive, so I recommend looking on websites like Amazon and having them shipped to you. You can usually get them much cheaper (even after shipping) than at a pet store.

 

[tkilgour]

Reptisun!!!