UV BULB QUESTION

PSLIMO

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Hi All,

I've been using Zoo Med PowerSun 100 watt UV bulbs and buying them for $49 on Amazon. A Sun Glow was an Amazon sponsored replacement and was only $29 so I ordered it instead.

The bulb doesn't have a frosted lens and cast a different shade of light than the Zoo Med. I looked at the reviews on both bulbs and they're all over the place, some good some bad.

Are all mercury vapor 100 watt UV bulbs basically the same or am I missing something?

Thanks in advance,

Phil
 

Yvonne G

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No, all bulbs are NOT the same, however, without a meter to test the UVB output, you'll never know if you have a good one or not.
 

PSLIMO

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Thanks for the insight Yvonne.

I'm thinking the best thing UV wise for my Leopard is the real deal and I have area for a decent size 25' x 40' outdoor enclosure. Living in the Chicago area will limit the months I can keep her outside and I'm still concerned about all the predators around here.

I have plenty of time to research the night box and enclosure and plan to build early spring.

Phil
 
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