alejandro
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should i use a reptsun 2.0 or a reptisun 5.0 for a panther chameleon?
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fluoresent light question
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alejandro
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the 2.0 says that is for animals with low requeriments of uvb and uva and the 5.0 with high requeriments ( sorry for my english
Definetley the 5.0!
5.0 would be the best choice. Especially if you can't get them outside for real sun. I use 5.0 for all my chameleons.
5.0 would be the best choice. Especially if you can't get them outside for real sun. I use 5.0 for all my chameleons.
elago
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Actually,
5.0's work OK, but you'll come out better with your animal using a 100 watt powersun Mercury Vapor high output UVB, or a 8.0 flourescent. Although the Mercs are initially more expensive, they do not have to be replaced every 6 months like the flourescents (meaning in the longrun it's cheaper to go with a mercury vapor). Using flourescent UVB is fine as long as the UVB output remains up, with a merc you don't have to keep tabs on it, and it projects the UVB a MUCH greater distance as well as through screening (which flourescents lose most of their output through screening). I personally reccomend them, they work wonders for chams and it is the ONLY lighting I will ever use to raise baby chams. So, my suggestion is to try out a powersun, solar brite, T-rex ect. High output UVB Mercury Vapor, it is the single best investment you can make when keeping chams indoors. Several companies online have them available. -Eric lago *MS Reptilian Hobbyists*
http://msreptilianhobbyists.fabpage.com
5.0's work OK, but you'll come out better with your animal using a 100 watt powersun Mercury Vapor high output UVB, or a 8.0 flourescent. Although the Mercs are initially more expensive, they do not have to be replaced every 6 months like the flourescents (meaning in the longrun it's cheaper to go with a mercury vapor). Using flourescent UVB is fine as long as the UVB output remains up, with a merc you don't have to keep tabs on it, and it projects the UVB a MUCH greater distance as well as through screening (which flourescents lose most of their output through screening). I personally reccomend them, they work wonders for chams and it is the ONLY lighting I will ever use to raise baby chams. So, my suggestion is to try out a powersun, solar brite, T-rex ect. High output UVB Mercury Vapor, it is the single best investment you can make when keeping chams indoors. Several companies online have them available. -Eric lago *MS Reptilian Hobbyists*
http://msreptilianhobbyists.fabpage.com
alejandro
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can you give me a good vapor ligh name so i can order one?
elago
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Personally,
I use Zoo Med Powersuns, 100 watts from Big Apple Herp, as well as Solar Brites from AAA Reptile Supply or Reptiledirect.com. They're easy to find and readily available. -Eric Lago
I use Zoo Med Powersuns, 100 watts from Big Apple Herp, as well as Solar Brites from AAA Reptile Supply or Reptiledirect.com. They're easy to find and readily available. -Eric Lago
alejandro
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is there any porwersun of 50 watts or less?
alejandro
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http://www.reptiledirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=431
that work?
that is cheap but that the onlyone with low watts. if someone know any halogen bulb of 50 watts or less please tell me
that work?
that is cheap but that the onlyone with low watts. if someone know any halogen bulb of 50 watts or less please tell me
elago
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Well,
http://www.reptiledirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=37
This was actually the bulb I had in mind. I've had my best success with veileds, panthers, and dragons under these bulbs. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but why take chances with your animals? -Eric Lago *MS Reptilian Hobbyists*
http://www.reptiledirect.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=37
This was actually the bulb I had in mind. I've had my best success with veileds, panthers, and dragons under these bulbs. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but why take chances with your animals? -Eric Lago *MS Reptilian Hobbyists*
alejandro
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i dont mind paying but the think is that it is 100 watts
and the normal temp in puerto rico is 90 just sometimes 87
i think 100 watts can kill the cham
and the normal temp in puerto rico is 90 just sometimes 87
i think 100 watts can kill the cham
elago
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Actually,
If you live in Puerto Rico and the weather there is reasonable, the best thing you can do for your panther is to put him outdoors in an enclosure that is well planted (for shade), the best UV lighting you can give your animals is natural sunlight, and it makes a HUGE difference. I keep mine outdoors all summer long until the low temps start falling below 55-60 degrees. When it gets hot out (95 degrees plus) I simply turn on a soaker hose and leave it on the chams so that they don't overheat. Now if you're forced to keep him indoors and the temps are very warm, maybe 5.0 or 8.0 flourescent will suit your purposes, but keep in mind a flourescent UVB has to be changed every 6 months, but sunshine is the best thing for it, MVB's the next best, and flourescents work but nothing like the previous two lighting options. -Eric Lago
If you live in Puerto Rico and the weather there is reasonable, the best thing you can do for your panther is to put him outdoors in an enclosure that is well planted (for shade), the best UV lighting you can give your animals is natural sunlight, and it makes a HUGE difference. I keep mine outdoors all summer long until the low temps start falling below 55-60 degrees. When it gets hot out (95 degrees plus) I simply turn on a soaker hose and leave it on the chams so that they don't overheat. Now if you're forced to keep him indoors and the temps are very warm, maybe 5.0 or 8.0 flourescent will suit your purposes, but keep in mind a flourescent UVB has to be changed every 6 months, but sunshine is the best thing for it, MVB's the next best, and flourescents work but nothing like the previous two lighting options. -Eric Lago