Quote Originally Posted by Mephys View Post
I have used the compact UVB bulb with my water turtles for over 2 years now with no problems what so ever.


Edit: I clicked the link about the surveys and they said the tests were done in 2005 and the compact bulbs emitting have been changed since then thus the results are no longer applicable and new tests are in progress.
I think it is from what you said, they do not use it very often. If at all actually, I would still change it. And no, it does not matter that the tests are no longer applicable. I treated that tortoise in that video one year ago, 2009, so obviously there is still a problem with the new bulbs.

Quote Originally Posted by anatess View Post
I went to the petstore yesterday looking for a lighting alternative.

I found this one that will also fit in the hood that I already have:


It is a different type of compact UVB... it doesn't "coil" but is mostly straight with a u-shape on the end. Is this bad too?

Okay, I'm joining that other forum. Same name. Hope to see you there.
Still bad. Does the hood you have make the bulb point sideways? ( That is what I see most do) if it does you do not want the hood as it is, compact or not.