Hey guys, first time poster here. I'm starting to look for supplies for my 18" by 18" by 24" gold dust day gecko terrarium. I own other geckos, but they're leopards so I've never had to dive too deep into the lighting department. I've done hours of research but still can't pick out some bulbs.
Okay, for uba and uvb I was planning on a bulb from the reptisun line. The few I'm looking at are so similar, they're just blending together in my head. I'm looking at these (both options on each page)-
- https://smile.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-25...XJ63G8Z1445Q&refRID=WRE11F1NXJ63G8Z1445Q&th=1
- https://smile.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Re...ywords=ReptiSun+10.0+Compact+Fluorescent&th=1
- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061V53Y/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1
I know the tubes are better, but I'm looking for something that can fit in the exo terra 18" hood (and I'm not sure which of these can) (https://www.joshsfrogs.com/exo-terra-small-compact-top-17-7-x-3-5-x-7-8.html). These are all within my budget, so assuming one of them is sufficient, I'd like the best/brightest I can safely use without having to elevate the fixture. If It'd work better, I could use both sockets in the hood for the reptisun lights and get a separate dome lamp for the heat bulb. Oh, and what exactly is the difference between the 5.0 and 10.0? What effect does wattage have?
Okay, the heat bulb. Why are all of them terrible??? All of them seem to be prone to dying 3 days after purchasing. If anyone could suggest a brand, or even better, link to the exact product you'd recommend (I have the money, but I'd really rather not get one of the more complex expensive ones. Any under, idk, $30 if possible?). Would a ceramic heat emitter work as a sole heat source, and if so, any idea which can go in that hood?
I just want to make sure I get this right the first time. You don't have to have all the answers, any help is appreciated. If there's somewhere else I should post this, please do tell.
Okay, for uba and uvb I was planning on a bulb from the reptisun line. The few I'm looking at are so similar, they're just blending together in my head. I'm looking at these (both options on each page)-
- https://smile.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-25...XJ63G8Z1445Q&refRID=WRE11F1NXJ63G8Z1445Q&th=1
- https://smile.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Re...ywords=ReptiSun+10.0+Compact+Fluorescent&th=1
- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061V53Y/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1
I know the tubes are better, but I'm looking for something that can fit in the exo terra 18" hood (and I'm not sure which of these can) (https://www.joshsfrogs.com/exo-terra-small-compact-top-17-7-x-3-5-x-7-8.html). These are all within my budget, so assuming one of them is sufficient, I'd like the best/brightest I can safely use without having to elevate the fixture. If It'd work better, I could use both sockets in the hood for the reptisun lights and get a separate dome lamp for the heat bulb. Oh, and what exactly is the difference between the 5.0 and 10.0? What effect does wattage have?
Okay, the heat bulb. Why are all of them terrible??? All of them seem to be prone to dying 3 days after purchasing. If anyone could suggest a brand, or even better, link to the exact product you'd recommend (I have the money, but I'd really rather not get one of the more complex expensive ones. Any under, idk, $30 if possible?). Would a ceramic heat emitter work as a sole heat source, and if so, any idea which can go in that hood?
I just want to make sure I get this right the first time. You don't have to have all the answers, any help is appreciated. If there's somewhere else I should post this, please do tell.
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