UV light

[Gribouille]

Hi, I have heard that UV light bulbs should be changed once or twice a year because they don't emit UV after a while. If this is correct it would mean that my UV light is but a standard lamp after 6 to 12 months, right? Can it be used for plants? Has any of you tried it?

 

[Emma&pico]

Yes they need changing after 12months some people say 18months but Ive always changed mine after 12months for my leopard gecko
I don’t think think so but I’ve never tried these are amazing for plants

 

[Mizzely]

Yes it still works as light, just doesn't emit UVB. Some brands are only 6 months, others are a year, so you have to check. Arcadia is 1 year.

You could try it with the plants! I think they need red/blue light?

 

[Rebel]

Hi, I have heard that UV light bulbs should be changed once or twice a year because they don't emit UV after a while. If this is correct it would mean that my UV light is but a standard lamp after 6 to 12 months, right? Can it be used for plants? Has any of you tried it?

You can use them for plants if you want but even brand new bird bulbs arent the optimum light spectrum for plants.

 

[Fuzzy]

Yes, I used to use older UV bulbs as extra light for plants in my previous house. Seemed to work well.

 

[Rebel]

Plant bulb vs bird bulb

 

[Gribouille]

Yes it still works as light, just doesn't emit UVB. Some brands are only 6 months, others are a year, so you have to check. Arcadia is 1 year.

You could try it with the plants! I think they need red/blue light?

Mine have been use over one year but they are older than that. I've read that if they still emit UV they could burn the plants, but the light doesn't have to be any specific color, white light should be fine

 

[Gribouille]

You can use them for plants if you want but even brand new bird bulbs arent the optimum light spectrum for plants.

true, but they just need a little kick of extra light before they go outside, and I have these at hand but no grow light, thus the idea..

 

[Gribouille]

Plant bulb vs bird bulb
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so.... if I understand this correctly, not perfect but not too bad?

 

[Gribouille]

Yes they need changing after 12months some people say 18months but Ive always changed mine after 12months for my leopard gecko
I don’t think think so but I’ve never tried these are amazing for plants
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Wow thanks! I'd have to check if they fit my armatur! They are quite pricey though..

 

[Emma&pico]

Wow thanks! I'd have to check if they fit my armatur! They are quite pricey though..

They are but definitely worth it if you have plants in your viv

 

[Rebel]

so.... if I understand this correctly, not perfect but not too bad?

Correct