how long does a bulb for a frog lamp normally last?

[kissfan4ever]

Just wondering if my lamp is **** and need a newone or if it's normal for a bulb for the frog lamp to last only a month?

[kissfan4ever]

Oh wow didn't realize that was a bad word here. :O sorry. Hope I didn't scare anyone away from helping me

[deranged chipmunk]

it is not normal for a bulb to last a month. but more info is needed. bulb type, fixture it is housed in, ect

[kissfan4ever]

i use a zilla premium reflector dome. the first bulb was zilla day blue light 50w, 2nd bulb is a zoo med day light blue 40w. both bulbs have lasted a month each before going out.

[Mentat]

Find abnormal that incandescent bulbs are running that short. I've had bulbs running continually for over six months (and longer) before having to replace. Is dome handled a lot or water splashes on it?

An option is to replace bulb with a ceramic heating element and use a controller (manual or automatic) to adjust it's output to maintain needed temp. Good luck !

[kissfan4ever]

Yes the dome gets wet, I don't take it off when I mist the tank..don't know why but I thought it was water proof or something..duh might have solved my problem Thx