New Mega-Ray Raptor - Page 3

**Alan1** · 27-08-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkie

I saw Frances Baines recent tests of the MR raptors. Not exactly doing what it said on the tin. The 100watt was producing less UVB than stated, the 160; more. Still going to get some though I think, you just need a way to measure the output rather than depending on the averages on the box.

What ever happened to that great website she had?

Last bit of info was ..

Please bear with us as we will be closing sections of the website completely, during the update which is expected to take about two months. We hope to re-open most of the site by December 2010

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/lightingsurveyintro.htm

I check there regularly in the hope that it's finished

Kirkie · 27-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Frances posts test results to the solarmeter owners yahoo group you can join via the uvguide homepage.

Watermelon · 27-08-2011, 11:18 AM

My tortoise table is pretty big, the back end of it it pretty dim I think. Thanks for reply Alan I might invest in another light and next time.... I'll get the 160w instead of 100w! Do you think I should get a 2.0 tube for extra light and put it length ways down the box like Rach was suggesting on another thread?

Yes I keep checking the YK UVB Guide website too, still not open is it? Is Frances the nice lady who runs the website? She messaged me on the yahoo group in April saying shes hoping to get it up again soon... also about my 13w 5% exo terra light a pet shop recommended me. 12 inches away it was producing 6 UVB(dont know UVB units). Thats when I decided to get megaray. Might check up on results of my current light! I hope it produces enough UVB for my hermanns.

Ozric Jonathan · 27-08-2011, 11:35 AM

In my opinion its a great help to have a uvb meter when using any make of combined lamp. But of course its an extra expense. I would think that Watermelon's torts would not be getting levels of uvb anywhere near 200 uW/cm2 at 12" with the 100watt. Sounds good to me. Extra light without uvb would probably be good without being essential.

Watermelon · 27-08-2011, 11:52 AM

Thanks I've posted on the yahoo group asking for results of my light.

I dont think my tort table could be as light as it could be...if I brighten up the table with an extra light could this make my torts more active?

Kirkie · 27-08-2011, 11:52 AM

This is one of my indoor setups for Hermanns using a 160 watt megaray, a 150 watt halogen lamp and a four foot reptisun 2.0 tube with reflector mounted about two feet up. Thats how bright I want my tortoises

http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...ighlight=light

Watermelon · 27-08-2011, 12:01 PM

This is mine... any suggestions if you think my tort table is too dim?

Watermelon · 27-08-2011, 12:03 PM

**Alan1** · 27-08-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkie

Frances posts test results to the solarmeter owners yahoo group you can join via the uvguide homepage.

I would prefer it on the website, I don't really want to be joining any more groups. Any chance you could ask her if she will be continuing with the website?

**Alan1** · 27-08-2011, 12:20 PM

Watermelon, maybe removing the lid would let more light into that end, it may also make it a bit cooler end there, does the lid not trap the heat in there? in winter though you might want to have heat trapped in there. things need adapted to suit seasonal conditions

27-08-2011, 11:35 AM	#24
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	In my opinion its a great help to have a uvb meter when using any make of combined lamp. But of course its an extra expense. I would think that Watermelon's torts would not be getting levels of uvb anywhere near 200 uW/cm2 at 12" with the 100watt. Sounds good to me. Extra light without uvb would probably be good without being essential. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

27-08-2011, 10:46 AM	#22
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Frances posts test results to the solarmeter owners yahoo group you can join via the uvguide homepage.

27-08-2011, 11:18 AM	#23
Watermelon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,085	My tortoise table is pretty big, the back end of it it pretty dim I think. Thanks for reply Alan I might invest in another light and next time.... I'll get the 160w instead of 100w! Do you think I should get a 2.0 tube for extra light and put it length ways down the box like Rach was suggesting on another thread? Yes I keep checking the YK UVB Guide website too, still not open is it? Is Frances the nice lady who runs the website? She messaged me on the yahoo group in April saying shes hoping to get it up again soon... also about my 13w 5% exo terra light a pet shop recommended me. 12 inches away it was producing 6 UVB(dont know UVB units). Thats when I decided to get megaray. Might check up on results of my current light! I hope it produces enough UVB for my hermanns.

27-08-2011, 11:52 AM	#25
Watermelon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,085	Thanks I've posted on the yahoo group asking for results of my light. I dont think my tort table could be as light as it could be...if I brighten up the table with an extra light could this make my torts more active?

27-08-2011, 12:01 PM	#27
Watermelon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,085	This is mine... any suggestions if you think my tort table is too dim?

27-08-2011, 12:03 PM	#28
Watermelon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,085

27-08-2011, 12:20 PM	#30
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	Watermelon, maybe removing the lid would let more light into that end, it may also make it a bit cooler end there, does the lid not trap the heat in there? in winter though you might want to have heat trapped in there. things need adapted to suit seasonal conditions

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