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anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby Joey1983 » Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:35 pm

Hey Guys..

I am looking into getting the Exo Terra Glow Fixture... anyone use it? How long does it actually "glow" for? I have my suspicions :)

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/glow_light.php

I currently use a DUAL DEEP DOME by ZOO med for the heat light and UVB but I want to switch to an "all in one" situation and use a mercury vapor bulb.

Love to hear peoples opinions.
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby NickBrahz » Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:52 pm

Let me know how it goes because i currently am using up a million different power points with heat lamps and UVB ones.
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby Joey1983 » Tue Feb 10, 2015 5:12 pm

will do. Thanks :)
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby splashy07 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:12 am

First I'm hearing of it, and definitely going to check it out, as I use MVB's.
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby Joey1983 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:27 pm

I ordered it. Supposed to be here tomorrow. Will let you guys know an update in few days :)
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby NickBrahz » Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:31 pm

Cheers mate, never knew these existed until you made this thread, might pick up one in 6 months or so when my current UVB needs replacing depending on how it goes for you.
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby Joey1983 » Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:34 pm

Let me just clarify. It's just a fixture....

I thought it was cool because it technically glows for a few hours after the light shuts off. You can use almost any type of bulb with this fixture. I plan to use a MVB 125w. With the medium fixture.

The fixtures have a max wattage for the following:

Small- 100w.
Medium 150w
Large- 200 w
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby NickBrahz » Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:46 pm

Joey1983 wrote:Let me just clarify. It's just a fixture....

I thought it was cool because it technically glows for a few hours after the light shuts off. You can use almost any type of bulb with this fixture. I plan to use a MVB 125w. With the medium fixture.

The fixtures have a max wattage for the following:

Small- 100w.
Medium 150w
Large- 200 w


Ah i see that was my bad i didn't read close enough, but it still is interesting if it works as it says and has a decent life before it stops glowing, cheers.
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby splashy07 » Mon Feb 16, 2015 12:09 pm

Was a little bored at work today so I did some shopping...just ordered one! Will let everyone know how one of my BTs likes it, and if he does, they all get one!
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby Joey1983 » Wed Feb 18, 2015 6:48 pm

UPDATE:

I just wanted to update you all on the light fixture... its very cool! love it :) However... the MVB's will stick out of the MEDIUM fixture... best to buy the LARGE fixture that way the lightbulb sits within the light dome (that way if you need you can out the fixture right on top of the screen of the terrarium without it touching the lightbulb.
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby splashy07 » Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:48 pm

Yes I got the large one, and I love it. Gives off a soft glow for a bit after light goes off so if your baby is wandering at that time he can find his way back to his hide! Mine go to sleep waaaaaay before lights out so it's actually more fun for me than him, I think it is very cool. Almost like a full moon over your tank. I think I'll be getting a few more of these!
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Re: anyone use EXO terra Glow Fixture?

Postby Joey1983 » Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:48 am

glad you liked it too!. I bought another as well... really like it. The glow doesnt last very long.. maybe a half hour. But it is neat.

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