Mel Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 My turtles red basking light has blown - only had it for afew months and paid a fortune for it. Is there a cheaper bulb I can buy than the overpriced ones at the LFS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm sure i marked a few reptile bulb prices down and put them in a bulk bin. made them cheap as chips too 8) there might be one that fits in a standard bulb holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I remember reading somewhere on here that you can get them at bunnings, but I'm not sure. So I guess what i'm asking what kind of "heat lamp" bulb does people on here use? I have found this on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =217831233 any one tried these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm sure i marked a few reptile bulb prices down and put them in a bulk bin. made them cheap as chips too 8) there might be one that fits in a standard bulb holder. I might pop down tomorrow and have a look and ask robin bout those fronts too - since you prolly forgotten :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 100w incandescant should do the trick if its just for some heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 sorry double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I might pop down tomorrow and have a look and ask robin bout those fronts too - since you prolly forgotten :bounce: I ahve not forgotten~! lol was going to check on sat cause im finally working then! and by working i mean having fun :roll: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I use 60 watt red disco screw fitting bulbs from lamp specialists for around $7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for the input peoples. I ended up buying a heat lamp bulb in the above TM link so hopefully arrive Monday, turts will have to put up with no heat lamp for the weekend :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im sure "MR. Inquisitive" (that's what i call him cause of the way he looks at me) won't mind lol. he is soooo cute!! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Im sure "MR. Inquisitive" (that's what i call him cause of the way he looks at me) won't mind lol. he is soooo cute!! :bounce: Yea he is a cutie - to be honest I don't think he's all that bother anyway not having his heat lamp on. His fluro UVB is going all day anyways Juss use a normal bulb till then. :-) It will be all good. :-) Yea was thinking of using a normal bulb - but his tank is next to my other tanks and I don't want to keep them all awake The africans stress me out enough already, let alone africans with naff all sleep LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I use 60 watt red disco screw fitting bulbs from lamp specialists for around $7 i tried that disco bulb but the lizards insisted on listening to the bee gees all day:D The africans stress me out enough already, let alone africans with naff all sleep LOL night time is when the frontosas go humting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i tried that disco bulb but the lizards insisted on listening to the bee gees all day:D night time is when the frontosas go humting :lol: lol :lol: it's not the fronts I'd be worried about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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