Reflector Bulb?

[KevinsMam]

I have been given a couple of reflector bulbs for our vivs but I can't find anything which tells you why these are needed?

We use a Basking Spot Lamp, and just wondering if the reflector light is any use aswell as the spot lamp?

Thanks!

[lfields85]

The reflector bulb is the same as a basking bulb. The difference is that there is a reflecting coating (not sure exactly what it's called) around the top and sides of the bulb. This directs the heat out the bottom of the bulb towards the basking spot and stops heat being wasted by going upwards. Sort of like a reflector dome.
I could be wrong ..............but thats what i always thought.

[KevinsMam]

Thanks for that just wanted to see if there was any point in using one aswell as the basking bulb but sounds like they just do the same thing anyways

Thanks again

[Welsh dragon]

I use 100watt reflector bulbs in my viv`s they are a lot cheaper than the reptile bulbs only about £1.80 for 2

[KevinsMam]

We had bought a 100w exo-terra spot bulb from Pets@Home for just under £7, and it stopped working yesterday, we had only had it about a month! So have been and bought another one and also been given these reflector bulbs so will come in handy for next time

[brynley]

I use a 60watt in my tank on a dimmer and it can rech up to 35C and there from Focus DIY had to pay extra 2 quid for bayonet fitting though