Equipment Review and Discussion :: Is this lamp a good choice?

[Tholapsyx]

Hello all ,

I am new here and i am glad to have joined this community!
I am looking for a good lamp for my turtle's basking area! I found a lamp which combines UVA/UVB rays and heat at the same time.It is described as a Full Spectrum Lamp 160W.Is it any good or should i search for separate lamps ?

[VeipaCray]

The only lamp that produces heat, UVA, and UVB acceptable for turtle keeping is a Mercury Vapor Bulb. (MVB)

Several manufacturers make them. Do you have a link to the bulb you're looking at?

[Tholapsyx]

Thank you for the quick reply!

Yes ,the link is this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Spectrum-H ... 946&sr=1-7

I didn't post the link at first cause i thought it was prohibited.

[VeipaCray]

That's definitely a MVB bulb and SHOULD work just fine. However that is a brand I've never heard of.

[Tholapsyx]

Indeed! You are right about the brand.

I think i'll pass that and just buy a Reptisun 5.0 for my with a separate heat lamp
One last question....do we know if shipping's safe? I mean ,i don't need any lamp coming in pieces.

Thanks again!

[marisa]

I've ordered bulbs and they've arrived in one piece. If one did arrive broken, you should be able to contact the place where you ordered it for a replacement.