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Old 10-12-2009, 11:10 PM   #1
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hi everyone i have just purchased a tortoise table with light fitted im after changing this light for the one that does both (provides uv and heat) can you please advise me on what i need to ask for and where best to purchase .
i think i need both the bulb and the ceramic fitting if thats correct
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Old 11-12-2009, 01:22 AM   #2
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Go to a Reptile shop
Then it will be a lot easier to see what you want
Not every bulb holder will hold every bulb if you see what I mean
I have Powersun (I think)
and yes you do need a ceramic fitting
I have the deep dome holder
but I'm not an expert on this
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Old 11-12-2009, 10:29 AM   #3
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If you're looking at getting a combined bulb that supplies both heat and UV you need to ask for a Mercury Vapour bulb or MVB. There are various different brand names, I use a Megaray which I bought online from Kimbos Reptile World http://www.kimbosreptileworld.co.uk/mega-ray-c-50.html

The Shelled Warriors shop also sells combined bulbs http://www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk...n-one-53-c.asp
Alternatively you could do as Anna suggested and go to a Reptile shop.
A ceramic bulb holder is essential as the heat from the bulb would melt a plastic one.
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Old 11-12-2009, 12:50 PM   #4
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hi everyone i have just purchased a tortoise table with light fitted im after changing this light for the one that does both (provides uv and heat) can you please advise me on what i need to ask for and where best to purchase .
i think i need both the bulb and the ceramic fitting if thats correct
hello i use thesolarglow bulbs with all my tortoises and they are brilliant an quite cheap £35.99 they provide heat and UVB

They are in my shop www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk we have a christmas offer on at the moment order as much as you like for only £3 next day delivery.

If you need any help pm me or email me
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