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Thoughts on blue/purple night time bulbs?

Kyle M

Kyle M

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I want a way to view my new baby boy at night (when we're both the most active lol) and I've seen some blue/dark blue/purple night time heat bulbs (some labeled "moonlight"). I was wondering if this is a bad idea or not? I have a hook fixture for my lamp that will allow me to put the bulb in a place where very little or no heat will enter the tank. I know heat bulbs aren't really necessary, but it's all I can think of for night time viewing. Are there any other kinds of lights that won't bother my snake and also won't put out too much heat?
 
I wouldn't worry much about extra heat from a night time bulb. Especially if the lamp is elevated above the enclosure and you use a lower wattage bulb. But if you're really interested in eventual alternatives here's one.

Blue LEDs would work well. Since it's for night time viewing, I'd probably keep from installing too many or too bright of ones. I've seen various degrees of intensity and hue used in some pretty awesome setups to simulate moonlight in various aquariums and vivariums. In fact, a quick google search for some examples brings up that it's popular enough that various companies specialize in releasing moonlight led products for night time viewing of aquariums and vivariums.
 
Nythain said:
I wouldn't worry much about extra heat from a night time bulb. Especially if the lamp is elevated above the enclosure and you use a lower wattage bulb. But if you're really interested in eventual alternatives here's one.

Blue LEDs would work well. Since it's for night time viewing, I'd probably keep from installing too many or too bright of ones. I've seen various degrees of intensity and hue used in some pretty awesome setups to simulate moonlight in various aquariums and vivariums. In fact, a quick google search for some examples brings up that it's popular enough that various companies specialize in releasing moonlight led products for night time viewing of aquariums and vivariums.
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LEDs huh? That sounds pretty great actually. I'm definitely interested in that for the future.

It's good to hear that a blue bulb won't cause problems. I'll have to grab one asap.
 
I just got some LEDs from Ikea... $40 for a ~48" strip, and it is colour changing! Has the whole rainbow spectrum on it (including soft white). :)
Home Depot has got one very similar as well, but I believe it comes in three 24" strips, and costs around $60.

They don't really produce any heat, I believe my temp gun measured around 85-90F on the actual light itself, but just inches away there was no difference from the surrounding area.
 
NH93 said:
I just got some LEDs from Ikea... $40 for a ~48" strip, and it is colour changing! Has the whole rainbow spectrum on it (including soft white). :)
Home Depot has got one very similar as well, but I believe it comes in three 24" strips, and costs around $60.

They don't really produce any heat, I believe my temp gun measured around 85-90F on the actual light itself, but just inches away there was no difference from the surrounding area.
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Oh cool! I'll take a look. Any ideas on a good non-intrusive color that would highlight a normal colored corn? I think a deep blue or purple would make my guy (who is brick red and straw yellow) look incredible.
 
I use LEDs for lighting inside my Uro cage. You can attach them with industrial strength Velcro. They even make battery-operated LEDs. The bulbs last virtually forever, unlike reptile bulbs which are very short-lived.
 
I want LED, its so beautiful.

Nancy you have a URO !?!
I want a Red Uro so, so , so badly. My local Mom n Pop Store has a adult yellow but Repticon is next week here and I want to try to get a Red. I don't want to hijack this thread but are they great pets?
 
I answered in your new thread.

He's easy to take care of, low maintenance, kind of interesting to watch, but is not tame in the slightest.
 
There are decent LED strip options in Home Depot as well...looked there tonight for the halibut (grin). Haven't looked online yet, though, because a pot LED with color options would be an amazing find, IMO.

Have you found a winning option yet, Kyle?
 
Phruit Dish said:
There are decent LED strip options in Home Depot as well...looked there tonight for the halibut (grin). Haven't looked online yet, though, because a pot LED with color options would be an amazing find, IMO.

Have you found a winning option yet, Kyle?
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I'm strongly considering a string of maybe dark blue or purple LEDs. .but I came across an incandescent black bulb today that I'm gonna buy to see what it looks like. Snakes under a black light? Yes please!

I suppose it's worth noting that I tend towards the darker, more gloomy side of life. I like my things dark and mysterious. :)
 
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