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 Jul 21 2004, 06:53 PM
what is the best way to light a cage? should I get the zoo meds UVB/Heat lamp all in one or should I get two seperate lamps?
 
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Jul 21 2004, 08:15 PM
I use two, a UVB that generates the heat, and a UVA that just provides the light, and warms the cool side just enough.
Will depend on what kind of enclosure you are using and how big it is.
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Jul 21 2004, 08:48 PM
We had a good discussion on different types of lighting the other day. Here's the link. http://www.reptilerooms.com/forumtopic-2712.html
Ksgrd, are you sure you mean UVB that generates heat? Do you mean a Murcury Vapor Bulb? That's the only type that produces UVB and heat. I just don't want it to be assumed that a regular florescent UVB light can be used for heat. Those have to be used in addition to a heat lamp, unless we're talking about MVB. -------------------- -Mandee
0.1 Dog / 1.0 Cat / 0.2 Ferrets / 2.0 Beardies / 1.0 PictusGecko / 0.1 Kingsnake
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Jul 22 2004, 07:08 AM
You know what kephy, I'm not sure exactly what kind it is.
I'm at work now so i cant check :-) But Im quite sure it is not a Mercury Vapor. It may not be 'designed' to heat the enclosure, but it sure does a nice job of it. The hot end is always in the high 90's and low 100's. I know I have replaced the two lamps that were in there with a UVB and a UVA....but which went to the hot side, and whice went to the cool side I'm not sure of :roll:
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