Mega Ray

[LUFC_SPACEMAN]

Just wondering what fittings people have used for the mega ray bulbs?

[smyth]

i have used the screw fittings for mine

[LUFC_SPACEMAN]

Can anyone advise on a ceramic fittinng for the mega ray bulbs? I don't need a reflector as this reflects the light down into an area whereas the whole point of the mega ray is that the UVB rays reach the whole of the viv.

[Graham]

I don't need a reflector as this reflects the light

The bulb itself is a reflector, and a far more effective one than most shade reflectors, also Mega Rays are narrow floods not true floods, so they won't actually radiate over the whole of the viv, the light will be concentrated just like a spotlamp, but over a slightly bigger area.

But whether you have a flood, spot, or narrow flood lamp the shade reflector will make no difference to the beam pattern, what it does do is to protect the expensive lamp from accidental damage, and you from burning yourself on it!

I use the T-Rex Dome myself, but you can buy a cheaper alternative from poultry suppliers, they use them for holding infra-red ceramic heat bulbs.

[rachelsreptiles]

i agree the t-rex one is good that is the one that fits quite snugly around the bulb. i actually us a poultry brooder and a t-rex ceramic fitting

Rachel

[Graham]

Have you actually got any Megarays in stock Rachel? There's two or three people on the Terrapin Tank forum who need them right now.

[LUFC_SPACEMAN]

cheers guys, obviously going down the MVB route is more expensive but definitely worth it, just want to make sure I do it properly.

[Graham]

obviously going down the MVB route is more expensive

But is it?

Just do the maths, a MegaRay costs £40 and can last 2 years, a 10% compact costs around £20 and lasts 6 months, a 10% tube is a bit cheaper, lasts 6 months, and also requires the purchase of a ballast.

[LUFC_SPACEMAN]

Originally Posted by Graham

But is it?

Just do the maths, a MegaRay costs £40 and can last 2 years, a 10% compact costs around £20 and lasts 6 months, a 10% tube is a bit cheaper, lasts 6 months, and also requires the purchase of a ballast.

initially

[Blueladybird]

Does anyone know where i can get a mega-ray from? I'm having trouble finding any online. Also what type of fittings do i need? I have a screw in fitting already but it isn't suitable for a ceramic bulb so i assume it won't be suitable for a mega ray.

Also how far from the basking site should it be?

Molly