Megaray 70watt Metal Halide Setup Review

[jaf2212]

Originally Posted by Bosscat

Looking good Jamie, worth the wait... keep us updated on how you & Houdini are getting on with it

Beleive I will, the improvement from just today is great, Houdini would normally be getting ready to sleep about now. He is running around everywhere, head bobbing and hunting more, so a good result so far.

[Toeboe]

Interesting thread. Great news about Houdini, whatever the reasons behind it.

[jaf2212]

Originally Posted by Toeboe

Interesting thread. Great news about Houdini, whatever the reasons behind it.

Thanks, when I looked into the bulbs there is nothing about the MH ones on the web, so I thought I help spread the word, yes they are expensive but well worth it.

I've had a few problems over the last few weeks as Houdini was housed in the same viv as speedy, meant to be m/f but turns out to be m/m. It seems over the last 2 weeks, Houdini was bullied, stopped eating, even biten by Speedy whilst holding last night. I think a lot off this has lead to current issue which I'm hoping the new viv will help improve, seems to be working so far.

[Toeboe]

Its reassuring to read an informative thread, even better when an issue is being understood as much as being acted upon. Its good to see the thought process, because so often a kneejerk reaction is applied and this is sometimes to the detriment to the animals.
I do think though that a lot of exotics are more robust than the scare mongers would have you believe (uv is a different matter, granted). I also maintain that a lot of items sold specifically for reptiles can be obtained more econimically from sources, substrates and ceramics just two.
Anyway,,just saying,,,,

[jaf2212]

I have this weekend watched Houdini in his new viv, there is a big change in his activity levels. He has been running around, jumping everywhere and bobbing at the female across the room.

Here a few pictures taken over the last few days

Friday, when first out into the viv (basking lamp only)


Friday Lunch, popped home to check on Houdini (basking rock still to be added)


Sunday Lunch





I have been getting temps around 98-100f for the 1st few hours then increasing when the MH come on to 109-112f during the midday and the afternoon, and slowing cooling back down to 95f in to the evening.

When the MH is on, Houdini will bask for short periods directky under the light before moving to a rock away from the lamp in the warm side.

[jaf2212]

I've been closely monitoring Houdini this week and am more than inpressed with the improvement, the colours seem more defined and he's eating more.

More pictures taken today

[Toeboe]

Is it lighting or is Houdinis lemon coming through more?

[jaf2212]

Originally Posted by Toeboe

Is it lighting or is Houdinis lemon coming through more?

Its the colour coming through, it looks far better in person

[Toeboe]

Well if it is so different in real life from the 1st pics to latest, then you're doing something right. Well done for a good, noticeable result.

[The Roach Hut]

if u want the colours to look a lot better on him then install a dayglow bulb used for fishtanks as this would put te end of the spectrun in not coverd by the MH and balance out the lighting whilst still giving the couple hundred uW/cm2 that is required.

Tony