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UVB Bulb or 18" long

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Is there that much of a difference between the too? I have both but would like to start building a few cages and keep them all the same. Someone said to just use a grow bulb like the ones you buy at wall-mart for plants :shrug01:
 
You really need the reptile specific bulbs...Zoo Med makes the one that is most highly recommended, 5.0 or 10.0. The plant lights don't produce enough UVB. Also,the reptile linear tubes do come in different lengths,not just 18". Then there are Mercury vapor bulbs that produce UVB and heat in one...you just have to be sure that you follow instructions on distance of placement so as not tpo burn..plus you need a porcelain,ceramic socket to use the MVB.
 
I will need about about 8 more bulbs due you know of any good online locations to buy . I purchased a few at the local pet store and i think they around 17.00
 
if you are getting the reptisun 10.0 tube fluorescent for 17 bux a piece then you need to buy them there. They are 18 a piece online plus shipping.
 
What kind of bulb did you get for $17 [ good deal ] Make sure they are high uvb output...all lights are not equal !! They usually have a number from 2.0 to 10.0....2.0 being insufficient output.
 
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