MVB do I need it?

[zeke]

I have Hanley set up in a 55gal ( I posted pics in a diff thread) I have a 10.0 uvb bulb and a 5.0 uvb tube for him plus a SUNGLO 75w heat bulb.. I looked online as to what a MVB is.. I know its a Mercury Vapor Bulb, and it gives off higher uvbs and heat if it is a self ballasted and Externally ballasted dont give off much heat.

What I'm tryin to say is, is my setup ok for this size tank, or should I switch somethings? If so what are they, and if you have some pics of the way it should be done can you please post them.. Thank you in advance


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[West Coast Jungle]

The nice thing about MVB is one bulb does it all. It produces UV and heat. I run some setups with just one MVB for a basking spot. I also have other setups with the reptisun 10.0 bulbs but then you also need a heat source. I wouldnt use MVB in small setups as it may heat up too much and you do need a certain distance from the animal. Sounds like you are OK with your current setup but the MVB are an alternative.

[zeke]

ok thats what I thought but wanted to make sure, no need in goin out and buyin new bulbs if I dont have too.. thanks for the info

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[Beardedragon]

From the looks of your picture thread you do not have the right bulbs. Im thinking you have a compact bulb, which you need to get rid of right now. A mvb seems like the best thing for your tank.

[zeke]

From the looks of your picture thread you do not have the right bulbs. Im thinking you have a compact bulb, which you need to get rid of right now. A mvb seems like the best thing for your tank.

by compact bulb , do you mean the one i'm using for UVB? and with the mvb do I need the heat bulb?

[Beardedragon]

by compact bulb , do you mean the one i'm using for UVB? and with the mvb do I need the heat bulb?

I think your using the ones that spiral,

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83658

Id get either one from Reptileuv.com, or a T-rex 100 watt MVB bulb. MVBs are heat and uvb, so you shouldnt need any extra heat in the basking spot.

[zeke]

yes it is a spiral one.. ok i'll get a MVB asap, the one store by me does not carry them.. thanks for the info and the links.

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