Help with my lighting in a 6x4x4 viv

iangreentree · #1 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 09:38 PM

My Viv Is 6x4x4 And I Have A Argus Monitor I Have Been Looking Atosram Ultra-vitalux 300w How Safe Are They And How Long Would I Leave On For Some Sat Half Hour,some Say One Hour???????????????????

Or Should I Use A Mega Ray? If It Is About 36inches Away Is It Still Working To Its Full!?

mEOw · #2 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 11:18 AM

i'd say megaray.. possibly a megaray zoo-bulb, i cant remember if the minimum distance from the basking spot on them is 3 or 4 ft but it may well be what your looking for.. if not then i have a feeling i read somewhere that they will make custom megarays..

rachelsreptiles · #3 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 02:26 PM

hi there the 275w Mega-ray produces 100-200 (Uw/cm2) at 21 inches minimum, which is full sun strength. the zoo bulb has to be a minimum of 3 feet from the reptile as these are allot stronger bulbs unfortunately i do nor sell either of these bulbs if you can raise the basking / high uv area to 15 - 20 inches away a 160W would be fine at 36 incheslittle uv will reach the reptile for the 275W 500 -100
(Uw/cm2) will get to your reptile please contact me if you requre any more help
Rachel

mEOw · #4 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rachelsreptiles

hi there the 275w Mega-ray produces 100-200 (Uw/cm2) at 21 inches minimum, which is full sun strength. the zoo bulb has to be a minimum of 3 feet from the reptile as these are allot stronger bulbs unfortunately i do nor sell either of these bulbs if you can raise the basking / high uv area to 15 - 20 inches away a 160W would be fine

Rachel

so it is 3ft for the zoo bulbs.. i couldnt remember of the top of my head but i have used them in the past with good results

rachelsreptiles · #5 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 02:40 PM

here is a quote from reptileuv website

MINIMUM distance setting of 3 feet (approx 1 meter) will produce approximately 250-300 microwatts per square centimeter (uW/cm2) of UVB and 2,000uW/cm2 of UVA.

Rachel

iangreentree · #6 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008, 03:33 PM

thanks all great help i was looking at mega rays they seem to come out on top every time just never had one to play with so im in the dark.

iangreentree · #7 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 09:27 PM

I have a 250 watt ceramic on a stat,a 250watt infared red night spot lamp. Because the viv is in the conservatory it can drop over night so i got this as a back up what wattage Mega Ray do you think i should have and how far away should i put it away from my Argus Monitor and should i leave it on for. Only because i was readinf about the OSRAM ULTRA VITALUX 300WATT SHOULD ONLY BE ON FOR HALF AN HOUR TO AN HOUR?????????????????

rachelsreptiles · #8 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 10:24 AM

leave the Mega-ray on for the photo period for the reptile ie the same amount of time as you did with your last UV tube

rachelsreptiles · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 10:26 AM

the bulb has to be a minimum of 15 inches for the 160W so i reckon 15 - 21 inches

iangreentree · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the help rachelsreptiles i will be defo getting one from you at end of the month when i get paid i wont let you down and any any no one can bet that price anywhere.!!!!!

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