UV SUN T5 24w 22"

[Mattiekane]

Do any of you guys use this bulb? Mine has come up to its time limit-ish and is due changing.

Im stuggling to find out the UVB rating of this bulb too, can any one shed some light? Thanks

 

[PatsyB]

I use the ReptiSun T5, and I LOVE it. I swear Dexter perked up as soon as I put it in! You have the T5 fixture since the bulb is skinnier than the T8.

Mine is resting on top of the mesh, and this bulb penetrates through the mesh more than the T8.

 

[Mattiekane]

Its a lucky reptile one

 

[PatsyB]

Its a lucky reptile one

I don't think I've ever heard of that brand, where'd you get it? Do you have a picture?

 

[Mattiekane]

I got it with the viv who i got off a friend of a friend that couldnt look after the beardie any more, ill try get some pics

 

[PatsyB]

No worries, I just looked it up. It looks very similar to the ReptiSun 10.0 HO T5 bulbs we get here in the states that I use for both my dragons.

 

[Mattiekane]

Cool

 

[Mattiekane]

What i do like about the holder is it has a built in reflector and you can adjust the direction of shine if that makes sence

 

[PatsyB]

Yes. The reflector also helps it get further down into the tank so instead of the beardie needing to 4-6 inches from light if it's on a mesh screen it could be like 14inches and still get the UVB.

 

[Mattiekane]

Mine mounted inside on the back of the viv(wooden viv with glass sliding doors)

 

[PatsyB]

Make sure the direction of the shine is pointed down and not directly at the dragon. It would be like us looking at the sun all day...not good.

 

[Mattiekane]

Yeah its kinda at the back bug mounted as high up as i physiclly would in the viv

 

[jarich]

Ideally you want to mount it to the top of the enclosure and pointed directly down. This will ensure that no eye problems happen. Also, the fixture is fine but I would switch to either the Zoomed or Arcadia bulbs instead. Lucky Reptile is a Chinese made brand that has had some quality control issues.