Reptile Fluorescent Light Fixtures

April 26th, 2010 | Published in Reptiles

Which bulb would be better for my beardie?

He is recovering from MBD I have a 48in Uv bulb fixture and i was going to get this blub for him

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/uvb-fluorescent-lights-mercury-vapor-bulbs/-/zoo-med-48-repti-sun-100-fluorescent-bulb/

but then i heard that this bulb would be better

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/uvb-fluorescent-lights-mercury-vapor-bulbs/-/zoo-med-100-watt-powersun-uvb-heat-bulbs/

I really dont know which one to get it needs to be 19inches from my beardie who is recovering from MBD
FYI he is in a 75 gallon tank

If it has to be 19 inches away, you should definitely get the Powersun. The recommended distance for the Reptisun is 6-10 inches for optimal UVB, he wouldn't get much use out of one that is so far away. The MVB's, such as the Powersun, however, are designed to be a foot away while still providing the level of UVB a Beardie needs. If possible, you might raise the basking area so he can get within a foot, and get the Powersun for your Beardie.