General Care Discussion :: Mercury bulb

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Post Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:57 pm   Mercury bulb

was wondering if anyone had any experience with this bulb or thoughts

http://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Solar-G ... rcury+bulb


it had the best reviews on amazon but wasn't sure if it was the right way to go. my turtle has some scutes im wanting to shed and the uva and uvb combo doesnt seem to be cutting it right now, plus it seems like less hassle.
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Post Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:07 pm   Re: Mercury bulb

From what I understand its not that great of a bulb. Do you feed wheat germ? For the best bulb look into Mega Ray bulbs.
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:19 pm   Re: Mercury bulb

Kansasslider wrote:From what I understand its not that great of a bulb. Do you feed wheat germ? For the best bulb look into Mega Ray bulbs.


i will look into wheat germ.

do you know what wattage mega ray is the best to buy?
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:44 pm   Re: Mercury bulb

The 100 watt is most popular. Hikari makes good wheat germ that might help with the shedding.
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1 Female RES/Slidy.
1 DBT White Concentric Female/ Lucky
1 DBT Male/ Spots
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300 gallon indoor stock tank, FX6 & FX5 filters. Mega-Ray 100w UVB bulb.
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