Equipment Review and Discussion :: I need to ask something regarding UVB Bulb asap

[munkly]

oki guyz .... i am soooooo damn busy these days i have so less time to google and all .... and i have only 3-4 days to order this stuff so i need yr help and concern asap! .... i ordered 2 UVB bulbs 5.0 26W exo terra and the guy frm petsmart tells me that i need a proper Hood Fixture for that UVB BULB and that i cannot attatch the UVB with CLAMP FIXTURE as CLAMP FIXTURE is only for heating lamps so is tht right or not? cuz i thought bulbs r cheaper as they can b connected with clamp fixture just remem i need a fixture for my UVB BULBS.... thank alot in advance i will monitor forums and any help will b highly appreciated like always! ty everyone

[robind]

He's full of crap. However, you cannot use fluorescent bulbs of any kind on fixtures that have a dimmer switch. FL/CFL needs the full 110 volts, an dimmers dim the voltage.

[munkly]

thnx fr the reply man ... so u mean to say .. if i just buy the normal CLAMP FIXTURE without dimmer my 26W 5.0 UVB exo terra BULB will work with that?

[felix1318]

I'm using exo terra clamp fixture for my exo terra 26w 5.0 compact fluorescent too... it's perfect...

[papoopeepoo]

The pet store clerk is what many call a "pesky salesman".

It is very important that fluorescent and Mercury Vapor bulbs are not on a dimmer switch because they have their own ballasts which are designated for 120 or 220 volts. This doesn't mean that they can not be used in a dome clamp fixture.

Good luck, and have fun.

[munkly]

oki i think i have my answer ill order the clamp fixture today thnx alot every1 really appreciate yr concerns

[munkly]

just one more thing to ask since i have another day to order now .... this is the thing i am plannin to buy...

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2753959

this is without dimmer i think so the pic gives a better idea to u all im sure .... so is this clamp fixture perfect fr 26 W 5.0 exo terra UVB bulb?

[papoopeepoo]

Yes. Perfect. I use that exact one myself.

edit- check out http://www.drsfostersmith.com for great selection and good prices. I've never had a problem with them with 15+ orders.

[robind]

I really like the 'sun domes' from flukers. They're basically just clamp lamps minus the clamp, and they're much longer so they totally cover the sides of even a mercury vapor bulb. I have my lamps hung from the ceiling above my tank, so that glare was really annoying.

[munkly]

Yes. Perfect. I use that exact one myself.

edit- check out http://www.drsfostersmith.com for great selection and good prices. I've never had a problem with them with 15+ orders.

thnx alot man!

@robind thnx fr yr suggestion too

[papoopeepoo]

I really like the 'sun domes' from flukers. They're basically just clamp lamps minus the clamp, and they're much longer so they totally cover the sides of even a mercury vapor bulb. I have my lamps hung from the ceiling above my tank, so that glare was really annoying.

You answered a question I've been willing to ask. I think the MVBs are hurting my vision. Thanks.

[robind]

Indeed any bulb that emits UV light is bad for your vision, and your skin.