What is the minimum distance this bulb should be from an adult bearded dragon? I have the 125w.
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All depends on size and type of the cage if it's a screen top or a closed cage I never use a bulb that big I use halogen outdoor flood lights now the are cheaper and do the same thing my tank is 36+24+18 that has a glass front doors so I have no screen and I use a 50 watt flood so its hard to answer how far u should get a cheap digital thermometer and want Ur basking temp around 110-115 sorry fro writing so much if u have others questions look me up on face book Scott correll from Allentown pa I can help u more
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Hello- Exo Terra recommends 4" - 16" for proper UVB exposure for bearded dragons. Here is a link to the website for more details. http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/solar_glo.php
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Like 10 to 15 centimeters, but I don't recommend this bulb, I have to return it because it continuously turn off, it's better the zoo med mercury vapor lamp and it's the same distance :)
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Hi,"Bearded Dragons must have a UV bulb to keep them healthy. We highly recommend a Sunforce UV Mercury Vapor bulb or other brand mercury vapor bulb. Successful UV can be produced with a Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 bulb as well but your dragon should be within 15 inches of the 10.0 bulb. All of these bulbs can be found in our lighting section of our reptile department. Don't forget that you must change your UV bulb every 6 months in order to maintain proper UVA/UVB."Check out our Care Sheet for Bearded Dragons or give us a call for more info: http://www.bigappleherp.com/site/content/Care_Sheet_Bearded_Dragon.htmlThank you! Hi,"Bearded Dragons must have a UV bulb to keep them healthy. We highly recommend a Sunforce UV Mercury Vapor bulb or other brand mercury vapor bulb. Successful UV can be produced with a Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 bulb as well but your dragon should be within 15 inches of the 10.0 bulb. All of these bulbs can be found in our lighting section of our reptile department. Don't forget that you must change your UV bulb every 6 months in order to maintain proper UVA/UVB."Check out our Care Sheet for Bearded Dragons or give us a call for more info:... » Read More Hi,"Bearded Dragons must have a UV bulb to keep them healthy. We highly recommend a Sunforce UV Mercury Vapor bulb or other brand mercury vapor bulb. Successful UV can be produced with a Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 bulb as well but your dragon should be within 15 inches of the 10.0 bulb. All of these bulbs can be found in our lighting section of our reptile department. Don't forget that you must change your UV bulb every 6 months in order to maintain proper UVA/UVB."Check out our Care Sheet for Bearded Dragons or give us a call for more info: http://www.bigappleherp.com/site/content/Care_Sheet_Bearded_Dragon.htmlThank you! « Show Less
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Depends on the temps you're looking for. As another answer said exo-terra reccomends 4-16 inches, but the manual does say to keep the bulb 3 to 4 feet away from any reptile that the bulb can "sun burn" a reptile. My beardie started in a 20 long, the bulband basking spot off center which gave me about 30 inches diagnal to the cool side where i placed a hide. To let the dragon out of the light, that she never uses
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I'm using my Reptisun bulb in an aquarium hood. Just make sure you're ordering the correct size and wattage.
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I am using a 60w bulb; I can't imagine you'd have any problem with 75-100w.
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You should contact the manufacturer. I bought the bulb not knowing its requirements.
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No. The 150W is the maximum. It is a safety issue as a 150W bulb gets very hot. A 40W bulb should be fine. I put a 9W LED bulb in mine and it works great.
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It takes 17" To bulbs, you can find them at any pet store or aquarium shops. Even at hardware stores, depending on what you need it for
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Any T5 bulb that will fit can be used; the two-pin ends are universal. That said, it uses an odd length that I think only this brand makes. So you'll have to check Zoo Med's bulb selection and see if they make what you need. I suspect they do as they are known for their reptile habitats as well.
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I'll need to know a little more about your application. Is your garden light 12 VDC? What wattage bulb is currently in your glass container now? Wattage is a near-direct measure of heat and this bulb is 5.6 watts so if the bulb you have now is 5.6 watts or less then it won't overheat. This bulb gives out light horizontally so it should work to give light out through the side slits.
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I had an Australlian blue toung skink. gecos are different and smaller google it there is lots of info on temps for smaller lizards. however these bulbs are AWESOME! so if they will meet the gecos needs get them!
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If your using 125 watt bulb its max would be 125 watts. If you use a 250 watt bulb max watts would be 250 watts. Hope this helps.
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Most bulbs are 71mm + or- 2mm for most applications. You will need to request a 73mm + or- 2mm for the Zephyr hood applications. Contact Ron Miller at ron@replacementlightbulbs.com and he will help you. Cheers.
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I would also like to point out not using an under tank heater for bearded dragons. They do not have any heat indicators underneath of them so they frequently end up at the vet office being treated for burns because of irresponsible owners who don't know what they are doing. Overhead heat lamps only - no under tank heaters or heat rocks!
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I bought this bulb in Dec 2012. The one I have is just shy of 5 inches. It also saved me $12.00 a month on the electric bill.
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CF BULBS R MORE EXPENSIVE BUT LAST WAY LONGER BUT DO NOT PUT OUT AS MUCH HEAT.srry caps. i have one incandescent and a uvb. i run both for combined benefits. all depends on what u have for a critter. i have crested geckos. they dont need as much heat but my bearded dragon dose
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DeAnna, I use it for feral cat warmth approximately 5-6 feet above them - so guess it would be near. I've never had a problem with the bulbs; in fact, the ones I used all last winter are still working, just wanted back-ups.
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I tried a 60w regular bulb and might have been able to get it in but it would really be tight and I was afraid I might break it. A higher wattage bulb might work if it has a longer neck.
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They have this same lamp fixture that comes with the UVB and basking light bulbs, I think it's $48 and I would recommend it for bearded dragons, "zoomed desert uvb and heat lighting kit" they sell it here on Amazon