UV Lighting education

[lola]

I've just ordered a zoomed reptisun 10.0 which'll be fitted at the top of a 22" high viv for my beardie.

I was going to buy a reflector which it is said will increase the output from the tube by up to 100% - but now after reading this I'm concerned that I'll be overloading my beardie and that will do more harm than good.....??

I'm confused......................

[Saedcantas]

A beardie in the wild would be exposed to higher levels of UV than that setup will give, on a daily basis

Nothing to worry about, infact a mercury vapour lamp (higher output again) would be even better

Don't worry!
Lotte***

[strawberryfields]

That link is a really good guide, and has been for years now. But I'm curious to know if she's going to do another one. I say this because I have been using Zilla bulbs from the desert 50 series for months now and they're ok. Before, however, I did come into contact with the company to ask (I was only curious to try them since my friend recommended me to). They said the phosphor lining was changed and they were putting out the new ones. So basically I'm sure everyone would agree that it would be great to have like an "update" study so we can all see which bulbs are ok now, and if any other new types are not.

[mEOw]

Originally Posted by Razaiel

To UV or not to UV ... that is the question - and it's doing my head in. The MVBs are what I am thinking of using - just one - either in the middle of my bank of 3 halogen floods - or up the far end where I have just one halogen flood which is used to light up the cool end rather than heat it. I just wish we had the climate where we could do this ... YouTube - An Argus Afternoon

I know someone that uses an mvbwith a sav, works well for them but it is in a room size enclosure..
I have had very good results with the arcadia tubes, prefer them over the others. Also used a lucky reptile bright sun metal halide for a while, was the best thing i have used yet, i was useing the 50watt jungle version in an arboreal viv, will be useing it again when i get a new bulb ordered.
Owen

[mEOw]

Originally Posted by strawberryfields

That link is a really good guide, and has been for years now. But I'm curious to know if she's going to do another one. I say this because I have been using Zilla bulbs from the desert 50 series for months now and they're ok. Before, however, I did come into contact with the company to ask (I was only curious to try them since my friend recommended me to). They said the phosphor lining was changed and they were putting out the new ones. So basically I'm sure everyone would agree that it would be great to have like an "update" study so we can all see which bulbs are ok now, and if any other new types are not.

they have tested a lot of bulbs that arnt on the site yet, last i heard they were planning to remake the site with all the new info in 2010 but that might have changed, i have hastled them by e-mail on more than one occasion about different bulbs i was thinking of useing and always got some good info, always worth asking..
OWen

[CobraGowron]

Guys just a little worried about the UV light. Have you any tips for firstly it not damaging my eyes? Ye might say dont look directly at it but that is often easier said than done.

I have had laser eye surgery done a few years back and concerned that having the uv light may cause some damage? Ive heard it has caused problems for humans before???

Its the exo-terra repti glo 14W 5.0!!!

Thanks.

[Chrisuk33]

is it ok to have a 30" inch uvb in a viv thats 46" inside?
bearded dragon btw

uvb will be at least 10.0

[Chrisuk33]

Originally Posted by CobraGowron

Guys just a little worried about the UV light. Have you any tips for firstly it not damaging my eyes? Ye might say dont look directly at it but that is often easier said than done.

I have had laser eye surgery done a few years back and concerned that having the uv light may cause some damage? Ive heard it has caused problems for humans before???

Its the exo-terra repti glo 14W 5.0!!!

Thanks.

well.. as ultra violet rays from the sun could damage sligly sensative eyes so could ultra violet tubes, id expect only if you stareing enough at it lol

seriously though i have though if you have sesative eyes you might buy tinted specs to sheld the eyes.

if you see that tv show CSI and there doing a scan for body fluids thats usually lumeminol chemical but with a UV light, prolonged exposure can cause problems thts why most of the time they to will wear protection specs

[leanne1990]

i have a small european common lizard a vivaparras, im wandering if any one could give me some advice on the lighting, i use a uvb? light and a basking lamp. how long roughly a day should the lights be kept on for? xx

[Ryukku]

Hi, Id like to ask which is the best uv source for Green Iguana.
Natural sunlight or uvb/uva?
If the iguana was placed outdoor and it has sufficient sunlight daily, would it still need uvb/uva bulb on them?