Equipment Review and Discussion :: Exo Terra repti glo 10.0 compact 13W

[fatboomer]

i just bought a Exo Terra repti glo 10.0 compact 13W and it says ULTRA HIGH UVB OUTPUT and is a desert terrarium lamp is it ok for my ? http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/co ... _bulbs.php

[steve]

Should be OK, I think most people use the 5.0/26 Watt version. You might want to exchange it if you can; if not then make sure it's a little further away than what's recommended on the package.

[fatboomer]

OK i put the light 20inches away from my 2.3in turtle and how long should i on the light?

[steve]

20" is kind of far, what does the instructions say?

[Marcus.85]

20" is definitely too far. I keep myne about 10" from the basking area. As for how long i'd say from 6 to 10 hours.

[fatboomer]

i have move it to 12inch from my turtle but the light is not direcly shining at them iis it still effective?

[steve]

These types of bulbs dramatically lose their effectiveness with an increase in distance or obstruction.

[fatboomer]

but now my both of my turtle eyes have like some black round things just like a panda eyes??

[steve]

Can you post a pic? I've never heard of that symptom.

[marisa]

Had they been out of the water for a long time? It could be from dehydration.

[fatboomer]

http://twitpic.com/2ijdlj only if he is sleeping he is out of the water and sometimes when i go near the tank they will jump back down into the water

[steve]

Don't use it for a couple of days and see it goes back to normal.