Best Cage Lighting?

So I will be upgrading to a 48x20x20 ABS enclosure from The Reptile Factory for my bp soon, and while I have a Pro Heat panel ordered (although I mailed the check on the 1st and haven't heard back yet...?) Anyways, what is the best LED in cage lighting? I would prefer something cost affective but also durable. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Animallover3541

So I will be upgrading to a 48x20x20 ABS enclosure from The Reptile Factory for my bp soon, and while I have a Pro Heat panel ordered (although I mailed the check on the 1st and haven't heard back yet...?) Anyways, what is the best LED in cage lighting? I would prefer something cost affective but also durable. Thanks!

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Take your pick.
https://www.amazon.com/led-strip-lig...d+strip+lights


I've used several types and all seem comparable.


Just make sure your secure them with something other than tape and the the stick strip on the back. Cut the strip to the proper length and you are set.

I use a staple gun and others use hot glue.

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Originally Posted by Gio

Take your pick.
https://www.amazon.com/led-strip-lig...d+strip+lights


I've used several types and all seem comparable.


Just make sure your secure them with something other than tape and the the stick strip on the back. Cut the strip to the proper length and you are set.

I use a staple gun and others use hot glue.

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I actually have some old LED light strips my boyfriend got me as a “moving in gift” but I was unable to install them because my room is shaped weird. The only thing that makes me nervous is the possibility that they might come into contact with water when I mist the enclosure. Is there anything I can do to protect them?

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Originally Posted by Animallover3541

I actually have some old LED light strips my boyfriend got me as a “moving in gift” but I was unable to install them because my room is shaped weird. The only thing that makes me nervous is the possibility that they might come into contact with water when I mist the enclosure. Is there anything I can do to protect them?

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I've not had issues with water. I think you'll be OK unless you directly spray them. A lot of them are water resistant too.

I use these (bought six years ago) in my Animal Plastics enclosures:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I only use dimmable, normal spectrum lights on animals, so these fit the bill. They have stood up to condensing conditions (rainbow boas), so should be fine regarding the water in a BP enclosure.

Low voltage DC lights are pretty safe inside enclosures. Extreme water contact could blow out the power supply. A safer fixture would have at least an IP64 water resistance rating (sealed against dust, and against splashed water). Many modern fish tank lights (newer Fluvals, Nicrews) are IP67 (one meter immersion), so if a person is very concerned about water safety that might be something to look into.

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Originally Posted by Malum Argenteum

I use these (bought six years ago) in my Animal Plastics enclosures:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I only use dimmable, normal spectrum lights on animals, so these fit the bill. They have stood up to condensing conditions (rainbow boas), so should be fine regarding the water in a BP enclosure.

Low voltage DC lights are pretty safe inside enclosures. Extreme water contact could blow out the power supply. A safer fixture would have at least an IP64 water resistance rating (sealed against dust, and against splashed water). Many modern fish tank lights (newer Fluvals, Nicrews) are IP67 (one meter immersion), so if a person is very concerned about water safety that might be something to look into.

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I like those!