Lighting guidelines by zoomed.

[james1974]

Zoomed claims if you follow these guidelines with your lighting set-up there should not be any problems with them including compact fluorescents.I've been using compact fluorescents from both brands exo terra and zoomed since they came out and have never had any issues.
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[theelectraco]

There have been way too many instances of tortoises and other reptiles having eye problems from these bulbs for me to want to risk it. Better safe than sorry. Plus, nothing beats natural sunshine.


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[james1974]

Most likely the people having issues with these lights are the same people who don't research there animals and don't setup the right environment to begin with.It's the same thing with shell rot,overgrown beaks,pyramiding,nails ect..With proper care and setup all these issues including lighting with compacts can be avoided.Most likely the people having issues with these compacts are using them incorrectly would be my guess.I think if do your research give the proper care and environment follow directions when using artificial lighting there shouldn't be any issues in my opinion.The sun is best source but not everyone has that option.I don't have that option mine have been indoors for years and no issues from any artificial lighting.Zoomed has been in business since 1978 I believe what they tell me and have the proof in my animals.

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[jaizei]

Most likely the people having issues with these lights are the same people who don't research there animals and don't setup the right environment to begin with.It's the same thing with shell rot,overgrown beaks,pyramiding,nails ect..With proper care and setup all these issues including lighting with compacts can be avoided.Most likely the people having issues with these compacts are using them incorrectly would be my guess.I think if do your research give the proper care and environment follow directions when using artificial lighting there shouldn't be any issues in my opinion.The sun is best source but not everyone has that option.I don't have that option mine have been indoors for years and no issues from any artificial lighting.Zoomed has been in business since 1978 I believe what they tell me and have the proof in my animals.

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I think you are exactly right. Your experience is not uncommon. There are many that use these lamps without issue.