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Post by iamslotman on Dec 4, 2004 13:58:53 GMT -8
hello again... I am trying to choose between the mega ray 39.95 as a bulb alone and the mega ray EB 79.99 with the external ballast. I see now there is much I still need to buy to get this new playhouse up to speed and if the plain bulb is ok I would rather go that way. Thanks
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Post by mar on Dec 4, 2004 14:06:10 GMT -8
The bulb alone is sold for those who alread have the ballast but have to replace the bulb. The bulb will not work correctly, if at all, with out being run through the ballast.
By chance am I misunderstanding you. By bulb alone do you mean the 100W self ballasted MegaRay.
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Post by Tesa on Dec 4, 2004 14:33:12 GMT -8
Hi slotman.....
Mark is right. You need to buy the 80 dollar setup first. I don't remember what the warranty is, but you shouldn't need to purchase anything else for quite awhile.
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Post by iamslotman on Dec 4, 2004 14:35:23 GMT -8
I went to one recommended site and found the mega-ray EB which I took to mean external ballast for 79.99. The other site sold a 100W internally ballasted bulb for only 39.99. Is there a chatroom on iguanas you guys frequent? I have so many questions that I dont want to wear you out.
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Post by Tesa on Dec 4, 2004 14:43:01 GMT -8
You aren't gonna wear us out.  This site was made for people to ask questions. I was under the impression that only ONE site sells Mega Rays......Let's wait and see what Dom says about this one..... |
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Post by prism_wolf on Dec 4, 2004 15:15:11 GMT -8
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Post by iamslotman on Dec 4, 2004 15:16:10 GMT -8
without sounding cheap I was hoping to get the $39.99 mega ray 100w to handle both the heat requirement and the uvb source. It didnt look like a replacement bulb for the mega ray eb. I cant remember the site I saw it on. The site was one I read in your articles but it was 2am and I was reading too much and getting confused. Please understand that we didn't purchase these iguanas, they were rescued as many of our pets seem to be. Seems theres only one room in the house my wife can say No and she wasn't there when asked. LOL Originally thinking we would leave them in the "big" tanks we were told they would come with, we quickly learned we had our hands full. First I learned hot rocks had to go and that they can't be both housed together in one setup. I built a pvc and green screen house measuring 6'L x 7'H x 2'W and got a digital thermometer. Now I see the temp is too low with the 60W reptile bulb they came with. One poor guy is still in one of the 30gal tanks and I am trying to get one adopted. I posted on both here and IguanaDen. I wish I could house them both but I was told they fought once as juveniles and were seperated since. I am not even sure what sex they are. I have spent about $200 so far with no regrets but the reason I was asking about the bulbs is that all this was unexpected especially during the holidays. Now for one very important question.... the one guy (buddy) who has been in the luxury suite 3 days since I finished it seems very slow moving and jerky when he moves. I put a movie camera flood light on him in the basking area and the temps been about 88*. He hasn't shown much appetite other than hand feeding him. Maybe its the lower temp or the new surroundings but I was wondering if iguanas are supposed to scurry along or do they walk like godzilla? I thought mine had great color till I looked at some of the pics you guys posted. Yours look awesome in color. Ok thats enough for now. Thanks
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Post by dominick on Dec 4, 2004 15:28:49 GMT -8
Sounds like the result of no UVB exposure.
It's fine to buy the Mega-Ray SB lamp. The warrantee is for 6-months, but it will more than likely last much longer, and it will pump a heck of a lot more UVB than other lamps. Sounds like your guy needs it.
Movement should be smooth and flowing like a crocodile. Jerky movement/uncoordination could be a symptom of MBD. This will effect appetite as the iguana is not able to properly metabolize vitamin D, absorb calcium and digest properly.
Whatever you decide, get a UVB producing lamp on him right now. Any lamp designed to be used around humans (ie movie lamp) is not producing any readable UVB.
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Post by Tesa on Dec 4, 2004 15:32:09 GMT -8
nope, they don't walk like Godzilla. It's definatly more of a scurry.
The low temp can cause a decrease in appetite (as well as everything else..activity, metabolism, digestion etc...)
Are you measuring the temp at precisely the location he is laying?? If the thermometer is a few inches away it's gonna give you a false reading.
The slow and jerky movement **could** be caused by MBD which is caused by lack of UVB/heat/calcium.
You are doing great so far. We're willing to help however we can.
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Post by prism_wolf on Dec 4, 2004 17:11:46 GMT -8
Well...first off...the slow movements could be because the temps are still to low. The basking area still needs to be 92-96 degrees. I think this was mentioned in a previous post to you...and on the IgDen as well. I'm a member there, too....as well as several others...lol. Stress will kill an igs appetite for a while...sometimes not at all. As long as he's eating something all is good... I do understand that these are "rescues". Many of my 20 wards have been aquired this way. I know this is a bad time of year for unexpected costs...but UVB is not to scimp on. The $40 replacement bulbs are just that....replacement bulbs. The external ballast is required. They do not produce enough heat to use alone, either. An added heat source will be required. Welcome to the continuing saga of iguana slavery...  |
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Post by iamslotman on Dec 4, 2004 17:27:59 GMT -8
It seems different people are addressing different products? These are the 2 different? bulbs from 2 different sites. One claims to be an all in one mega ray while the other uses a ballast. The ballast model states it gives no heat while the all in one gets very hot. Being as I have 2 iguanas now till I find another home for one, can I get by with one light and switch back and forth daily in 6 hour intervals with a heat ray bulb setup? I am trying to avoid buying 2 of everything. And also, does the more expensive one with the EB last longer making it less costly in the long run? I would then need two heat ray bulbs.
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Post by iamslotman on Dec 4, 2004 17:32:14 GMT -8
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Post by IguanaKing on Dec 4, 2004 18:21:14 GMT -8
Make no mistake about it, the MegaRay Flood EB is ONE BULB, no matter how many sites you see it on. There is one for about $40...but its ONLY THE BULB, the ballast required to run said bulb is NOT INCLUDED in that price. My advice, if you're going to buy the MegaRay products, is to stay away from ALL OTHER SITES other than www.reptileuv.com. Order the MegaRay from anywhere else and you might not be getting the real deal. BobMac is a GREAT GUY with standing behind his product, but it won't be long before some pirate tries to horn in on his business (this/these pirate(s) is/are iprobably already out there)...in other words, buy straight from BobMac at www. reptileuv.com, he won't let you down and you'll be getting the REAL DEAL, GUARANTEED. ;D Oh...BTW...the MegaRay EB Flood kit, including the ballast to run the bulb, is about $80. The bulbs themselves, for future replacement purposes, are about $40...that's probably the price difference you're seeing.  Just order from BobMac, and everything will be cool...he'll give you the best price and best service. ;D Edit: ReptileDirect should be ashamed of themselves for selling the 160W version of the MegaRay to the general public. Fortunately, even a ReptileDirect customer would get a personal phone call from BobMac, before such a powerful product were shipped. 160W is the "Zoo" version and will cook the average pet ig (its name implies its EXACT USE, unless you're the resident herpetologist with your local zoo, don't buy this one, its TOO POWERFUL)...so be careful...BobMac will protect you and your kids though, he won't sell this version to anyone who isn't experienced in UVB meter use and knows the exact dimensions of their igs' habitat. |
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Post by prism_wolf on Dec 4, 2004 18:57:58 GMT -8
These are the same bulbs. The very same on both sites. This is what Dom was saying about Bob branching out and allowing other online stores selling the product. Reptile UV is being incredibly misleading, however. The Mega-Ray bulb CANNOT function properly without the external ballast.
They also claim it has adequate heat!? This is not true. There is little heat involved with this bulb.
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Post by IguanaKing on Dec 4, 2004 19:09:59 GMT -8
True...there is inadequate heat provided by the MegaRay UV products...BobMac's site even tells you that his UV products don't produce useable heat. I'm glad he's branching out, but his distributors are mis-representing his product and not giving a full explanation of everything required to run a MegaRay UV bulb.
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This site was made for people to ask questions. 
Just order from BobMac, and everything will be cool...he'll give you the best price and best service. ;D