Green Iguana
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Tubes: | Tubes: | ||
| - | + | * Reptisun 5.0 or 10.0 | |
| - | + | * Iguana Light 5.0 | |
| - | + | * Exoterra 8.0 | |
| - | + | * Arcadia 5.0 (UK) | |
Merc Vapors: | Merc Vapors: | ||
| - | + | * Mega Ray EB (external ballast) [http://www.reptileuv.com ReptileUV] | |
| - | + | * Mega Ray SB (self-ballast) | |
| - | + | * T-Rex 100W or 160W Active UV Flood & Spot Lamps (available in many stores) | |
Many of these can be purchased at [http://www.reptiledirect.com Reptile Direct] reasonable price than the pet stores. Once you provide these lights for your ig...set them in the 6" - 8" range (12" - 18" for the Mega Ray). Any farther and the UVB drops of so much that they don't do any good. A note on the compacts and spirals. These are no good for large lizards and reptiles. They do not cover nearly enough of the animal to benefit them. A UVB meter is an excellent way to keep on top of your bulbs. | Many of these can be purchased at [http://www.reptiledirect.com Reptile Direct] reasonable price than the pet stores. Once you provide these lights for your ig...set them in the 6" - 8" range (12" - 18" for the Mega Ray). Any farther and the UVB drops of so much that they don't do any good. A note on the compacts and spirals. These are no good for large lizards and reptiles. They do not cover nearly enough of the animal to benefit them. A UVB meter is an excellent way to keep on top of your bulbs. | ||
