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UVB lighting

Does anyone know if verilix brand lights offer UVB. I looked at their website but it doesnt offer any great tips on that. I have the instant sun version and it does say that its used for reptiles but Im wondering if it gives off UVB? Anyone got any idea? Thanks

08-27-2007 01:12 PM
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RE: UVB lighting

I'm not sure what the brand is of mine off the top of my head but i do know that it says UVB on the bulb. If it is one of the bulbs that screws in like a light bulb then it is for sure not UVB. All The UVB's that I have seen are the long tube like bulbs.

08-27-2007 01:24 PM
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RE: UVB lighting

Tegan Wrote:
I'm not sure what the brand is of mine off the top of my head but i do know that it says UVB on the bulb. If it is one of the bulbs that screws in like a light bulb then it is for sure not UVB. All The UVB's that I have seen are the long tube like bulbs.


It is the long tube type lights....but I dont think it says UVB or UVA on it....

08-27-2007 02:32 PM
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It will say on the box if it has uvb and what percent. You want at least 5% uvb. They sell bulbs now that will fit in a socket that have the uvb, mine is 10%.


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08-27-2007 02:55 PM
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RE: UVB lighting

does anyone know anything about the verilux brand instant sun bulbs?

08-27-2007 03:31 PM
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RE: UVB lighting

30 minutes of sunlight is better than any bulb. Lot cheaper too.

08-27-2007 04:04 PM
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RE: UVB lighting

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30 minutes of sunlight is better than any bulb. Lot cheaper too.


well, he gets more than 30 minutes of sunlight a day but Im talking more supplemental......

08-27-2007 04:12 PM
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If you take your torts out each day for 30 mins or every other day for an 1 hour then you don't really need a uvb bulb. At least that is what I have been told.


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08-27-2007 08:47 PM
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You should only have Reptile UV lights, such as Reptisun, Reptiglo...


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08-28-2007 02:37 AM
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