Replacing uvb light

Chipchip

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Hello!

I have Arcadia pro t5 uvb light 12% 24w for chippie right now, but I went to the pet store to grab a replacement bulb cause it’s over 6-12 months now and they tell me that Arcadia has been banned?? I’m in Canada right now, what other brands do you guys suggest?

These r the photos I have of the ones hey recommend
 

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I don't think that is accurate. Why would they be banned? Do you guys have Amazon up there? Kajiji?

Also, Arcadia tubes last for years when used for a few hours mid day as they should be. If you have it on 12+ hours a day, the UV output might be dropping some. A meter will tell you where you stand.

The ZooMed one is fine too, but it makes a little less UV than the 12% Arcadia.
 

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I don't think that is accurate. Why would they be banned? Do you guys have Amazon up there? Kajiji?

Also, Arcadia tubes last for years when used for a few hours mid day as they should be. If you have it on 12+ hours a day, the UV output might be dropping some. A meter will tell you where you stand.

The ZooMed one is fine too, but it makes a little less UV than the 12% Arcadia.
I couldn’t find any Arcadia products in any pet smart anymore, staff said it’s banned outside the US and I tried finding Amazon they only have the whole kit, not the bulb itself…
 

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I couldn’t find any Arcadia products in any pet smart anymore, staff said it’s banned outside the US and I tried finding Amazon they only have the whole kit, not the bulb itself…
Can you try ordering here (it's just from searching on Internet, I don't have any experience with this store)?
Maybe @_The_Beast_ knows stores who sell Arcadia?
 

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Can you try ordering here (it's just from searching on Internet, I don't have any experience with this store)?
Maybe @_The_Beast_ knows stores who sell Arcadia?
Thank you! I didn’t find this website, not sure why, but I have placed order just now🤩
 

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Can you try ordering here (it's just from searching on Internet, I don't have any experience with this store)?
Maybe @_The_Beast_ knows stores who sell Arcadia?
Hopefully it’s good quality and no damage during delivery 🚚
 

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Can you try ordering here (it's just from searching on Internet, I don't have any experience with this store)?
Maybe @_The_Beast_ knows stores who sell Arcadia?
This is exactly the site I would have linked to. @Chipchip I order my Arcadia lights from here and they've always arrived well packaged and in a timely manner 😁
 

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