UVB Lighting Question! >_<

[dembonez]

That is true if you are using like a repti glow or some other flor. like that which will not provide you with heat. You will have to have a second light for heat.

PowerSun is basically an all in one. It is a mercury vapor so it has UVB and UVA and provides the heat as well. Even though these are more expensive we use them as to NOT have to use two bulbs and hopefully save a little on energy. If you decide to go with one....I would highly recommend not buying in the stores as they are typically right around $75. If you order from petmountain.com you can get them for about $35. Also if there are any problems they will ship you another right away even before receiving the other back. (I was really impressed with that). Also you will want to replace them about every 6-8 months. So all in all it is not cheap but for us it is easier and hopefully saves us just slightly on space and electricity.


If you are interested in bulbs like this I would NOT recommend Sun Glow. Personally speaking I just did not have good luck with the bulb....and I don't know why but I always felt like it was the generic version and really unsure about its output.

By the way....you are not a troll....lol. Ask away...I love to help out other herpers... :-)

wow really informative answer! thanks!!! i was looking at pet mountain... and its absolutely insane how cheap it is compared to my local pet store!!! i think im gonna go with a repti-glo tube bulb for now tho because i just got a new heat lamp and dome haha =P but really thanks a billion for such informative quick answers!!!