ISTortoiseLover said:All of ours are new from germany as well. And it's been shite. So let's see how yours would fair.
When did you get yours ?whats wrong with it?
ISTortoiseLover said:All of ours are new from germany as well. And it's been shite. So let's see how yours would fair.
ISTortoiseLover said:Got it last mth. Burnt on the third day.
earthyman71 said:i would give them a call - it seemed to be easier to reach them that way than via email.
sanctumbarbosa said:This Phospor is what is beleived to be responsible for the issue.. as I understand it , it's something to do with how the UVB is emitted from the bulb, its coming out at a lower frequency wavelength, which approaches the UVC spectrum.. UVC is the spectrum that causes sunburn, skin cancer... etc.. its the bad part of the sun .. in the event you follow...
Mean Guy said:I just got the Mega Ray a couple of days ago and am worried about the heat output. At the recommended 18 inches I am seeing very little heat reach the sub. Mega Ray is supposed to be Da Bomb Diggity when it comes to reptile lighting. In order to see any heat I have to lower it to about 8 inches. This has got to be dangerous, am I right?
It is a 100 watt bulb and I really cannot increase the ambient temp without making it very uncomfortable for us. I have a heat lamp that I will use as well and thanks for the info on the hight. I have so much to learn.Seiryu said:I'm not sure about the new MegaRays. But as far as I knew, MVBs at 12" or more are safe. So you can safely go as close as 12". 8" is too close.
You either need a higher wattage bulb, or increase your ambient room temperature so it's the right temp at 12".
Mean Guy said:It is a 100 watt bulb and I really cannot increase the ambient temp without making it very uncomfortable for us. I have a heat lamp that I will use as well and thanks for the info on the hight. I have so much to learn.
coreyc said:Where did you get 18 inches from? I just got one to my box says 30 CM /12 inches move it down to 12 see what temp you get
Mean Guy said:It is a 100 watt bulb and I really cannot increase the ambient temp without making it very uncomfortable for us. I have a heat lamp that I will use as well and thanks for the info on the hight. I have so much to learn.Seiryu said:I'm not sure about the new MegaRays. But as far as I knew, MVBs at 12" or more are safe. So you can safely go as close as 12". 8" is too close.
You either need a higher wattage bulb, or increase your ambient room temperature so it's the right temp at 12".
Seiryu said:No problem. Well, now you know to get the 160 watt bulb next time haha!
coreyc said:Where did you get 18 inches from? I just got one to my box says 30 CM /12 inches move it down to 12 see what temp you get
Seiryu said:He already lowered it to even 8" to get the correct basking spot which is too close anyways.
My only guess is the ambient room temperature is very cool (65-68) which is too cold for a tortoise anyways.
coreyc said:What are you using to measure your temp ? do you have a temp gun?