UV lighting options...
Ok, first, I would really like to use a black light instead of a white one for my UV.
Where can I find the right kind of black light?
BLB (black light blue) is bad, right? Hurts their eyes or something?
Do the BL bulbs work longer than white ones?
Is the UV output higher in BL bulbs than in the white?
My hood takes a 24" T12, is there good availability in this size?
What other UV options do I have? The compacts are supposed to be bad for their eyes too, right? Or is that misinformation that I read?
What are the best brands to buy (life, output, etc)? I am currently using a Repti Glo 5.0.
Should I use two lights at once? If so, please explain.
What are some distributors you would recommend (online, retail, catalog, whatever)?
Is there any way to measure the amount of UV a bulb is producing to get the maximum use out of each bulb?
And anything else you think is relevant.
(I am tired of spending so much at Petsmart for one bulb that lasts six months. I haven't ordered online yet for a variety of reasons. I would like to switch to black light mainly because I want to see if it makes the dragon look different. Even if it doesn't, it would still be cool.)
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