Reddit Reddit reviews Zoo Med ReptiSun Terrarium Hood, 36-Inch

We found 3 Reddit comments about Zoo Med ReptiSun Terrarium Hood, 36-Inch. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Zoo Med ReptiSun Terrarium Hood, 36-Inch
Convenient on/off switchHolds T8 36 lamps"This hood fits all standard 36 long aquariums"Features an energy efficient, flicker-free electronic ballast.
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3 Reddit comments about Zoo Med ReptiSun Terrarium Hood, 36-Inch:

u/ImHackingTheFBI · 2 pointsr/BeardedDragons

I wouldn't go with a Mercury Vapor Bulb. Most pet stores sell them for around 80+ USD where I live, and the possible negative affects that are starting to appear make them seem like the new money scheme (kinda like how the tiniest bit of research will show you how calcium sand is bad, but it makes money so it's still on shelves).

Here is a brief explanation of some of their side affects:
"Use UVB Mercury Vapor basking lights with caution. They typically have spikes through the UV spectrum; so although not necessarily a health risk, it is not as consistent as other bulbs. Additionally, their wavelengths are typically shorter than sunlight, and that can potentially cause cell damage & photo-kerato-conjunctivitis. Because the need to place them high enough so the UV doesn’t damage the animal, the heat it produces generally dissipates and is often not sufficient to heat the area. This may result in the animal staying under the basking light longer than necessary, exposing them to too much UV, leading to the above issues. The minimum recommended distance is at least 12 inches (30cm) between the bulb and the animal. Many bulbs experience UV decay, which means that the UVB output is reduced after about 10 days of use, effectively requiring a max of 12 inches in order to be effective. Most produce spikes of long-wave UVA and some produce short-wave UVA, but most are low output of this light, which is visible to reptiles."
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I would personally recommend a combination of these products: Zoo Med Deluxe Porcelain Clamp Lamp, Zoo Med 150w Basking Light, (Make sure you get the correct size, this one is for a 36 Inch long tank Zoo Med OS36 T8 ReptiSun UVB 10.0 HO Light, (Again, remember to check the size) Zoo Med ReptiSun® Terrarium Hood, 36-Inch, and, because you said it wasn't warm enough with one light, I'd recommend Zoo Med Ceramic Heat Emitter paired with
Zoo Med Wire Cage Clamp Lamp
to raise the ambient temperature.

Of course, I'm not saying you have to get these things, but they are just a few of my recommendations. Good luck! (Hope I got all that formatting right)

u/xj2379 · 1 pointr/BeardedDragons

https://www.amazon.ca/Zoo-Med-ReptiSun-Terrarium-36-Inch/dp/B003UV8T90

This is the exact fixture, from ZooMed, designed to fit a 36" Reptisun t8 bulb.

Edit: Alternatively, if you're feeling creative, you can buy plug ends at the hardware store and turn a "hardwire" fixture into a plug-in one. PM me if you want help with that.