Red Light

[Two Dragonz]

Are red light bulbs really OK to use 24 hours?

This hasn't been a problem until now. I had a black light bulb, but it finally went out yesterday. Since it's a significant source of heat, I needed to replace it today. Naturally, the pet store didn't have any 150w black lights, only normal and red. I bought the red, which I'm sure will be OK for at least a night or two. I use it on my RTB's tank, on the side. But it supplies light for my whole snake and invert area.

Should I switch back to black light, or is red OK. The difference in the amount of light was pretty suprising to me.

[dr del]

Hi,

I've been using red spot bulbs to provide 24 hour basking spots in some of my tanks for years with no issues - though mine are connected via either dimmers or dimming thermostats so are never running full on.

As long as they are well enough gaurded I don't see any ill effects happeing from your using them.


dr del

[Two Dragonz]

Thanks for reply

There is 0 chance of it coming in contact with the snakes. It's outside the enclosure altogther. But it is a 150w bulb, so it throws a good bit of heat, which is what I want. But the difference in light was signficant from the black light bulb. I didn't want to disturb their night/day cycle.

[Krazy99CL]

I had before was a CHE 150w (ws) and a 75w (cs) red bulb for the and it made my room and nose stuffy. I couldnt stand it, but it worked for the meantime. I switched over to flexwatt and it made a whole lot better. strongly recommended. Good luck