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Old 07-03-2018, 09:04 PM   #1
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Old 08-03-2018, 06:33 PM   #2
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Hello I currently have a large rabbit cage as an enclosure measuring 160cm length, 80.5cm width and 58cm height. I am looking to buy another rabbit cage exactly the same size to double his space.

The cage will be rectangle in shape rather than a square hence the idea of an extra UVB tube light leaving the other end cool and dark.

My question is should I buy an Arcadia T5 UVB Kit to accompany his current Arcadia D3 UV 160w Basking Lamp?

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Old 10-03-2018, 07:00 PM   #3
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Hi there. The T5 is great and you won't need another uv source if it's set up right. I suggest get the T5 kit and replace the combi lamp with a halogen of suitable wattage. Something like an 80 watt par 38 with E27 fitting. I buy batches of 6 Crompton lamps which work out about 5 quid each. Try to get the wide angle beam as the really narrow angle ones might only heat up part of your tortoise. Let us know how you get on!
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Just to add that if you want a gradient of uv, hang your tube at an angle. If it was me, I would also have some plain white light without heat using an led.
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Old 11-03-2018, 02:26 AM   #5
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Thank you for the reply. I was going to buy this kit as it has everything I need.

https://www.reptilecentre.com/arcadi..._p28154256.htm

I'll grab an Arcadia Halogen Basking Spot 100W ES as well then.

https://www.bluelizardreptiles.co.uk...SABEgLgXPD_BwE

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Old 11-03-2018, 12:34 PM   #6
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Hi there Cracker - That's a good deal on the T5 and the tube will give off uv for much longer than a combined lamp. Looks to me like a good plan.
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Old 12-03-2018, 08:26 PM   #7
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Default Cheap halogen heat lamps

Just to add to the post, Homebase are selling 120W PAR 38 halogen spot lights for £2. Have recently bought another 3 to add to the 3 I bought late last summer. Believe they are also selling the 80W halogen spots for the same price.

Hope this might help someone.
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Thanks for the tip Frazer. I agree those are good prices.
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Yeah that's what I thought, that's why I've ended up with 6 "spares" for my 2 lamp set up
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