Reddit Reddit reviews Exo Terra ReptiGlo 5.0 (26 Watt)

We found 16 Reddit comments about Exo Terra ReptiGlo 5.0 (26 Watt). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Pet Supplies
Reptiles & Amphibian Supplies
Reptile & Amphibian Habitat Lighting
Exo Terra ReptiGlo 5.0 (26 Watt)
Stimulates appetite, activity and reproductive behavior through UVA radiationIdeal for all tropical and sub-tropical reptilesHigh UVB output, effective up to 12"Recommended in combination with Repti-Glo 2.0 for a higher visual light outputProvides necessary UVB rays for optimal calcium metabolism
Check price on Amazon

16 Reddit comments about Exo Terra ReptiGlo 5.0 (26 Watt):

u/much_trubbish · 4 pointsr/turtle

Oh and some other important things:

  1. You need a UVB light. You need to have one in addition to the heat lamp. So that's two lights, over the basking dock: heat and UVB. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Repti-Glo-Compact-Fluorescent-Tropical-Terrarium/dp/B00101JI2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371446755&sr=8-1&keywords=UVB+light

  2. More water! Every inch of water means so much, when your turtle just lives in a tank, ya know? I HIGHLY recommend that you get a screen for the top of your tank. You will be able to raise the water higher without having to worry that your turtle can escape. Also, it's just safer to make sure your turtle can't climb out at all anyway. Screen: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=aquarium+screen&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aaquarium+screen

    I included those links just so that you can see how inexpensive these things are, and they are things you actually need, unlike the expensive gravel. UVB is genuinely a must. Your turtle will be much safer with a screen and much happier with a higher water level.
u/Kairus00 · 3 pointsr/Aquariums

Direct sunlight won't get the basking area hot enough, and glass filters out UVB so it won't get any UVB if the tank was near a window or something. It's not too expensive to get a heat lamp for them, you just need one of those reptile clamp lamps with a ceramic top (you could technically use any other fixture, but the ceramic ones dissipate heat better) and put a regular incandescent light bulb in there. I use a 55w flood light a few inches from my basking platform and it measure 94F at the hottest spot. Depending on the distance from the basking area you might want to go with a higher wattage bulb. I use just a regular floating aquarium thermometer to check the temperature on the basking platform. Turtles are cold blooded so they need to be able to warm up and cool down as they please, and drying off helps them avoid shell rot. They need UVB as it helps a lot with calcium production/intake.

As far as UVB bulbs go, I use these.

If it's 10 years old and 5-6" it's most likely a male.

u/tomanonimos · 3 pointsr/turtle

I just get Repto/Zoo Med two light housing amazon

I get a random UVB light bulb (they also provide UVA) link

For your light bulb for heat, just use any 1000 watt bulb and you will be fine.

edit: My bad it is indeed a 100 watt bulb.

u/007100 · 2 pointsr/turtle

Both myself and my boyfriend use the 26-watt Exo Terra Repti-Glo UVB bulbs. Because the UVB light should be positioned over the basking area, I don't think the size of the tank is relevant when it comes to wattage (if I'm incorrect, someone please feel free to correct me).

Make sure your turtles also have a heat bulb! I use a 100 watt Exo Terra Basking Bulb for my little guy. It's splash resistant, which is important with aquatic turtles, so you aren't replacing bulbs every time one gets wet.

Both types of bulbs need replaced approximately every 6 months, because they start losing their efficacy.

u/MINICURSOR212 · 2 pointsr/turtle

(with your current tank, make sure this is maintained)

Air Temperature:  75° - 83°

Basking Temperature:  Mid 80's to low 90's

Water Temperature: Mid to High 70's

-these numbers are specific to your musk turtle

You may buy an infrared heater to help keep these temperatures optimal.

​

Your turtle also needs a basking area (provided links to some nice and cheep bulbs and mount

Exo Terra Repti-Glo 5.0 Compact... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00101JI2Y?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

REPTIZOO Dual Lamp Fixture for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWKXYPP?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Keep in mind these turtles are very infrequent baskers but need to do so sometimes, so keep the basking area to a large rock he can climb up on.

​

I cant stress this enough, you need a strong filter for musk turtles. They are messy eaters and will end up compromising their own safety if the water isn't cleaned and filtered well. They will spend most of their time in the water so make sure they have ample area to swim. Razorback musk turtles are also very shy, so give him some areas to feel safe in the water.

​

Besides from that google some caresheets about razorback musk turtles and adjust my recommendations accordingly. If you have anymore questions please let me know :D

u/TqpU · 1 pointr/turtle

I would like to point out that placing the tank near a window does not count for UVB light as it can not pass through glass. Also be careful how close you place the UVB light: http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11796

Edit: I have used the same double dome that DannySeel linked to on a stand along with Zoo Med Spot Lamp for heat and Exo Terra Repti-Glo 5.0 for UVB. You only NEED the lights over the basking area, however some light over the rest of the tank wouldn't hurt (such as the T5 lights).

u/jjhill001 · 1 pointr/snakes
u/FTangSteve · 1 pointr/Aquariums

http://www.amazon.com/Repti-Glo-Compact-Fluorescent-Tropical-Terrarium/dp/B00101JI2Y/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_text_y

Boom. Sorry can't link properly on my phone. Yeah I buy the heat bulbs for $10 for 8 so they're super cheap at the local hardware store. The UVB lasts me so long bit I change it every year even if not burnt out because the rays can weaken over time. There was a sale a while back on them and I bought 10.

Edit: also they don't need UVA as much.

u/RobotPigOverlord · 1 pointr/budgies

I also have a UVB light bulb in a clamp light attached to the cage, that's plugged into an outlet timer from 8am to 5pm. Windows filter out uvb light and it affects birds in a few ways. It impedes their ability to absorb calcium/vitamin D, and it also affects their vision. Birds have ultraviolet sensitivity (they can see things in the ultraviolet spectrum that humans cannot see), and in the absence of natural light (which contains uv rays), they can't see those things they would normally see because uv rays illuminate them to birds (such as patterns on other birds feathers). Their world is much duller visually, in the absence of unfiltered natural light (or artificial uvb light made for animals).

I use this bulb in this lamp. Mine clamps on the outside of the cage, with the bulb close to the cage so my birds, when they are sitting on their preferred perches, theyre less than 12 inches from the bulb.

u/krschu00 · 1 pointr/turtle

Zilla Reptile Terrarium Covers... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QFQ30K?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Exo Terra Repti-Glo 5.0 Compact... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00101JI2Y?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

BYB - 150W 110V Ceramic Infrared... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFNZ59Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

REPTIZOO Dual Lamp Fixture for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWKXYPP?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

MUST Swap the UVB bulb every 6 months.

u/Kakarrot_Cake1 · 1 pointr/Chameleons

Would this be a good option? (I dont want to buy another light fixture)
Exo Terra Repti-Glo 5.0 Compact Fluorescent Tropical Terrarium Lamp, 26-Watt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00101JI2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Tti5BbAF75YM2

u/painesgrey · 1 pointr/parrots

I don't have much experience with the use of heat lamps with birds (but they use them with chicks and ducklings, so I can't imagine there's a real negative to them), but I have some knowledge of heat lamps in general (from reptile ownership).

An infrared heat lamp is a ceramic heat bulb, which works just like an incandescent but is a ceramic bulb that puts off no light and only emits heat. They last quite a long time, but are pretty expensive.

You can also go down the incandescent route, using a bulb that's of a low light spectrum that provides heat, but doesn't really put off a lot of light or, rather, light that the animal can see. These can also be called "infrared". These are usually red or purple/black incandescent bulbs. They aren't the most efficient of heat sources, but are relatively cheap and accessible. If you go this route, I highly recommend going for the purple/black bulbs. They put off far less light and only emit a moonlight-esque glow. The red bulbs are just that, a glaring red light in the room, which can be annoying.

Both the infrared and incandescent act just like any other bulb, and can be put into a metal dome fixture (that can handle the wattage of the bulb) that can be hung over the cage. I would recommend against having it clamped onto the cage itself. Of course, you never want him to actually have any way to make physical contact with the bulb either. Keep that in mind when determining wattage. Further away from the cage will need a higher wattage bulb.

UVA/UVB bulbs are fluorescent bulbs. Usually you find them for reptiles, and they are long tubes that go into a fishtank-esque strip fixture. However, you can also find them as compact fluorescent bulbs that you can use in other lighting fixtures. These aren't meant to put off heat, but rather to simulate sunlight to prevent deficiencies.

If you're looking for both heat and UVA/UVB lighting, then you'll have to go the mercury vapor bulb route. These can be quite expensive, but will provide the best of both worlds.



TL;DR:

infrared ceramic heat bulb = heat, no light. Perfect for keeping on all the time.

infrared incandescent heat bulb = heat, some light. Can be kept on all the time.

UVA/UVB fluorescent bulb = no heat, sunlight replacement. Should only be kept on during the day.

mercury vapor UVB bulb = heat and sunlight replacement. Should only be kept on during the day.


hope this helps!

u/BigYellowLemon · 1 pointr/Nootropics

Still alive !!! lol

> Just don't really like the idea of having to rely on a bunch of substances/supplements to function.

Think of it like this: A drug you used made you anxious, so you might have to use a drug to become normal again.

All of the supplements I recommended are sustainable long-term, and will actually enhance your brain and cognition, along with destroying anxiety.

Right now your brain is in an abnormal state, brought on by drugs, so you might have to use drugs again to bring it back.

The supplements I recommend are mainly to help you escape the anxiety, give you a buffer so you can function, give you rest.

The supplements are merely a way for your anxious brain to escape it's nasty thought patterns. After you feel normal you can reduce and remove supplements as you like.

> Currently use dipping tobacco

It should be fine. However, you should quit tobacco to see if it helps relieve the anxiety. If you can't quit however, that's fine. Dipping tobacco is pretty harmless, so don't stress about it and keep on dipping.

I will list the supplements and explain why they can help you.

Memantine: Sent you an article about it

L-theanine: Weak anxiolytic, but a nootropic as well. Increase BDNF, NGF, GABA, Dopamine, Glycine, NMDA antagonist. If you didn't feel good effects, up your dose. If you still don't feel good, trash it. If it doesn't work don't use it.

Gotu Kola: Mitochondrial enhancer, potent antioxidant, nootropic, actually grows GABA receptors/neurons, so it's actually better long-term than short term. Really good herb, love it.

Magnesium: NMDA antagonist, good for sleep. Good to prevent deficiency. Magnesium is hugely important to health.

Glycine: Hits the Glycine receptor, which is inhibitory. Good for joints and general health as well. Good for sleep.

UV: Increases Vitamin D, which you are worried about. Vitamin D from UV light is different than supplemental Vitamin D3, they have different absorption properties.

Lions Mane: Nootropic, anecdotally known as an anxiolytic. Potent.

Lemon Balm: Increases GABA by inhibiting it's degradation, inhibits acetylcholinesterase. Increases superoxide-dismutase, glutathione. Potent nootropic, antioxidant, health panacea.

Broccoli sprouts/broccoli: Loads of benefits, amazing detoxification abilities, nootropic, strong antioxidant, HDAC inhibitor.

Eat fish too. Sardines and salmon are a good start. Add oysters if you can.

Also, imagine that you might be like this forever, that you might be anxious for the rest of your life. I don't think you actually will, but accepting your current state will help you so much in the long-run.

Meditate for as long as you need to. It might not help at first but give it a chance, it'll help more than anything I've recommended. I was able to cure myself of many anxieties and neuroses through meditation and acceptance.

This should help with your music career as well. Hope you succeed and hope you can heal yourself! Good luck and stop worrying, it's gonna be okay.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/Aquariums

Oh wow, I had no alerts to replies here, so I'll start with you!
He's a 6 month old Sternotherus odoratus (Musk Turtle).

It's a 29G~ tank, which originally had a lid & strip lamp, but due to the risk of turtle respiratory problems caused by humidity, I removed it.

The setup consists of:

  • Small Exo Terra Turtle Bank (for basking)
  • Exo Terra Glow Light Porcelain Clamp Lamp
  • Exo Terra Repti-Glo 5.0 (source of UV, which he needs for shell-development - Vitamin D synthesis, to be precise.)
  • Fluval U2 Filter (I really wanted to get an external filter, but I'm a broke student, and this was a huge upgrade to the one I was sold by my local pet shop when setting the tank up for the first time) - will be upgrading this when I can afford to.
  • Fluval 50w heater (set at 25.5 degrees, for optimum hatchling happiness)

    I originally had a different basking surface for him, the Zoo Med turtle dock - It was terrible (floating Styrofoam type substance that slowly disintegrated over 2 months or so. held in place by unattractive plastic tubing and suckers).

    He also recieves regular shipments of Elodea canadensis (pondweed).

    Oh, and a standard ikea desk lamp pointing towards his island to provide concentrated heat, and some rocks at the bottom to allow for some variation in floor texture, I can't have much in the way of substrate as they can sometimes eat rocks and sand, which will never pass through their digestive system, I don't wish that discomfort upon him.

    Another note: They are EXTREMELY messy eaters with a very fast metabolism, feeding them in their tank means dirty water and poo everywhere!

    I move him to a smaller feeding tank each day, where he feasts on bounties of bloodworms and spinach (and the occasional piece of minced beef, if he's very lucky.)
u/w1ll1am23 · 0 pointsr/Redearedsliders

A 10 gallon aquarium would work well for probably the first year and they are cheap can probably get one for $20. Eventually you will need a very large tank 75+ gallons.

Below are the things I think are a must

  1. Good quality food (I wouldn't trust the food they gave you) get the tetra reptomin pellets

  2. UVB light bulb I use these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00101JI2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fYgaBb9FJH9QF you need a new one every year these are important for good bone health.

  3. Basking light I use these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AR3NU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XZgaBb1DA9VW9

  4. So sort of out of the water basking area is a requirement get creative, tons of diy solutions on line.

  5. Water heater size depending on the tank you get probably $15-40 get a cheap sick on water thermometer.

  6. Filter I would get a canister filter I have this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GIXCI4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_L1gaBb57EQ739 been using it for 6+ years. This thing is too big for a 10 gallon but if you decided to get a 20, 30 it should be okay and I am using mine in a 75 gallon with plans to move to a 125 in a few weeks.


    This site http://redearslider.com has tons of good information.

    Check the water and basking area temperatures to make sure they aren't too hot or too cold.