Lighting

[Mark C]

Hi guys
Just wondered is this a good lamp for a tortoise enclosure:

Exo Terra Glow Light

Porcelain clamp lamp with glow reflector Day and night fixture in one Heat resistant porcelain socket

www.reptiles.swelluk.com

Cheers
Mark

 

[Tim Carlisle]

Hi guys
Just wondered is this a good lamp for a tortoise enclosure:

Exo Terra Glow Light

Porcelain clamp lamp with glow reflector Day and night fixture in one Heat resistant porcelain socket

www.reptiles.swelluk.com

Cheers
Mark

I used those for my CHE's. Held up pretty well.

 

[Tom]

Hi guys
Just wondered is this a good lamp for a tortoise enclosure:

Exo Terra Glow Light

Porcelain clamp lamp with glow reflector Day and night fixture in one Heat resistant porcelain socket

www.reptiles.swelluk.com

Cheers
Mark

I like it dark at night for my reptiles. I can't think of a good reason to use a glow in the dark fixture.

 

[Mark C]

Good point. Is this a good one for daytime hours?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0991N5QST/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

 

[Tom]

Good point. Is this a good one for daytime hours?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0991N5QST/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

No. The wattage rating is too low.

Its best to avoid "pet" marketed products. Go to the hardware store and get a ceramic based fixture with a dome, a hanger, and an 8 foot heavy duty cord for about $13 US.

Or get the "regular" version of the first one you linked but without the glow-in-the-dark feature.

 

[Mark C]

No. The wattage rating is too low.

Its best to avoid "pet" marketed products. Go to the hardware store and get a ceramic based fixture with a dome, a hanger, and an 8 foot heavy duty cord for about $13 US.

Or get the "regular" version of the first one you linked but without the glow-in-the-dark feature.

Fantastic thanks Tom

 

[Mark C]

No. The wattage rating is too low.

Its best to avoid "pet" marketed products. Go to the hardware store and get a ceramic based fixture with a dome, a hanger, and an 8 foot heavy duty cord for about $13 US.

Or get the "regular" version of the first one you linked but without the glow-in-the-dark feature.

Hi Tom just checking is this one at 109 wattage okay do you think?https://internetreptile.com/products/arcadia-solar-basking-floodlight

 

[Mark C]

I used those for my CHE's. Held up pretty well.

Hi Tim so just checking for a marginated tortoise he needs a 100 watt lamp for uva but also needs a uvb light too?

 

[Mark C]

No. The wattage rating is too low.

Its best to avoid "pet" marketed products. Go to the hardware store and get a ceramic based fixture with a dome, a hanger, and an 8 foot heavy duty cord for about $13 US.

Or get the "regular" version of the first one you linked but without the glow-in-the-dark feature.

I think we're finding it confusing knowing what to get. Is this one worth considering with an arcadia lighting system?50W Reptile Heating Bulb - E27 UVA UVB Full Spectrum Sum Lamp Sunbathe Heat light for Lizard Turtle Snakes Aquarium Aquatic Reptile and Amphibian (2-Pack) https://amzn.eu/d/adNn36i

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I like it dark at night for my reptiles. I can't think of a good reason to use a glow in the dark fixture.

I've got two over three of my Chameleons cages.
The "glow on the dark" effect is very temporary. It lasts no more than 10 minutes

 

[Tom]

I've got two over three of my Chameleons cages.
The "glow on the dark" effect is very temporary. It lasts no more than 10 minutes

A little "moon glow" after sunset?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

A little "moon glow" after sunset?

I theorize that it helps my chams find a good sleeping spot before it's pitch black.