Lighting suggestions

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Sorry for the slight delay, hopefully Alex’s response cleared things up a bit, but yeah I’d generally try to avoid them if you can and look round for the incandescent reptile floodlight

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

For example these wouldn't be good then since halogen?

Yes, this one won't work.
Here is the incandescent flood lamp, for example:

https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/bulbs-and-lamps/arcadia-reptile-solar-basking-floodlight-65048.html?fmethod=Search

 

[NationMostWanted]

Yes, this one won't work.
Here is the incandescent flood lamp, for example:

https://www.petsmart.com/reptile/environmental-control-and-lighting/bulbs-and-lamps/arcadia-reptile-solar-basking-floodlight-65048.html?fmethod=Search

Perfect I'll grab one of those

 

[Tom]

For example these wouldn't be good then since halogen?

Correct. No halogens, no spots bulbs, no mercury vapor bulbs and no cfl type UV bulbs.

 

[NationMostWanted]

Correct. No halogens, no spots bulbs, no mercury vapor bulbs and no cfl type UV bulbs.

I was able to grab one of the arcadia ones alex showed me. Some reviews are the site are not that great hopefully it works out. But noticed in stores there is not much available.

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

I was able to grab one of the arcadia ones alex showed me. Some reviews are the site are not that great hopefully it works out. But noticed in stores there is not much available.

Reviews about reliability are mostly because of bad shipping: you should not shake and drop incandescent lamps (tungsten spiral is fragile).

Delivery and warehouse guys are often unaware of such requirements. That's how I've got my UVB tube delivered (thin glass tube containing mercury). Another tube was thrown over the fence because truck driver was in hurry...

 

[Tom]

I was able to grab one of the arcadia ones alex showed me. Some reviews are the site are not that great hopefully it works out. But noticed in stores there is not much available.

There is really nothing left in any store here in CA. For a few years I would buy up everything I could fine while out of state, but I'm slowly using those up...

I don't know what we are all going to do when we just can't get them anymore. Hopefully the reptile companies, like Arcadia, will keep it going for a while. If not, the best compromise I can come up with is a two fixtures side by side with a LED in one and a CHE in the other. Probably have to run the CHE on a dimmer switch. This is not ideal, but it might be all we've got.

 

[NationMostWanted]

Reviews about reliability are mostly because of bad shipping: you should not shake and drop incandescent lamps (tungsten spiral is fragile).

Delivery and warehouse guys are often unaware of such requirements. That's how I've got my UVB tube delivered (thin glass tube containing mercury). Another tube was thrown

There is really nothing left in any store here in CA. For a few years I would buy up everything I could fine while out of state, but I'm slowly using those up...

I don't know what we are all going to do when we just can't get them anymore. Hopefully the reptile companies, like Arcadia, will keep it going for a while. If not, the best compromise I can come up with is a two fixtures side by side with a LED in one and a CHE in the other. Probably have to run the CHE on a dimmer switch. This is not ideal, but it might be all we've got.

Well if arcadia has these and they work I don't mind running to store to get them as they go out. It would suck if it's not in stock and have wait days to ship them.

 

[Tom]

Well if arcadia has these and they work I don't mind running to store to get them as they go out. It would suck if it's not in stock and have wait days to ship them.

At this point, I would buy lots of extras if they are available. I used to buy 12 packs of 65 watt floods for $10-12, and I'd just go buy another case once I had used about half of them. I run about a dozen at a time in winter.

 

[NationMostWanted]

At this point, I would buy lots of extras if they are available. I used to buy 12 packs of 65 watt floods for $10-12, and I'd just go buy another case once I had used about half of them. I run about a dozen at a time in winter.

My luck, I'll buy them and by time I use find out they broken

 

[Tom]

My luck, I'll buy them and by time I use find out they broken

Oh that happens. At least one or two of the bulbs in the 12 packs were broken, but they were so cheap it wasn't worth the hassle of trying to fight with them about them.

 

[Tortellini0000]

There is really nothing left in any store here in CA. For a few years I would buy up everything I could fine while out of state, but I'm slowly using those up...

I don't know what we are all going to do when we just can't get them anymore. Hopefully the reptile companies, like Arcadia, will keep it going for a while. If not, the best compromise I can come up with is a two fixtures side by side with a LED in one and a CHE in the other. Probably have to run the CHE on a dimmer switch. This is not ideal, but it might be all we've got.

I have these in Canada - would this work? If so, maybe a road trip? Lol or find someone to send them to you

 

[Tom]

I have these in Canada - would this work? If so, maybe a road trip? Lol or find someone to send them to you

I've had that type before and they worked just fine and dandy. I don't know if a road trip of that magnitude is worth it for some light bulbs.

 

[Tortellini0000]

I've had that type before and they worked just fine and dandy. I don't know if a road trip of that magnitude is worth it for some light bulbs.

Are you from California? It’s about a 18 hour drive from the border. Super pretty drive Iv done it with my family!

 

[NationMostWanted]

Ty to everyone for lights help tho for past two days. Now I'm browsing for good online breeders here. I should get all my supplies and stuff ready by next week.

 

[NationMostWanted]

Are you from California? It’s about a 18 hour drive from the border. Super pretty drive Iv done it with my family!

I'm in a central California

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Are you from California? It’s about a 18 hour drive from the border. Super pretty drive Iv done it with my family!

I imagine a "briefcase exchange" at the border... "Have you got the bulbs?", "Yeah, show me the money". And then some explanation to customs officer.. "Yes, sir, the bulbs. Yes, for the tortoise...".

 

[Tortellini0000]

I imagine a "briefcase exchange" at the border... "Have you got the bulbs?", "Yeah, show me the money". And then some explanation to customs officer.. "Yes, sir, the bulbs. Yes, for the tortoise...".

Haha this made me laugh out loud

 

[Tom]

Are you from California? It’s about a 18 hour drive from the border. Super pretty drive Iv done it with my family!

18 hours from which border? It takes about 19 hours to get to Seattle from here. Or about 3 hours south to get to Mexico.

 

[Tortellini0000]

18 hours from which border? It takes about 19 hours to get to Seattle from here. Or about 3 hours south to get to Mexico.