Black Light for Night cycle of Pacman frog safe?

[IrishRonin]

I have used black lights before for night time viewing but I stopped because they put out a lot of UV light. They sell a blue version of the same light, in fact I use it at my work to switch light cycles all the time, it is bright enough and it doesn't give off all that UV. Its like using a black light to view scorpions, it is really cool to watch them "glow" but it is harmful to them in the long run to keep them under it all the time. Hope i helped

[danhm87]

I have used black lights before for night time viewing but I stopped because they put out a lot of UV light. They sell a blue version of the same light, in fact I use it at my work to switch light cycles all the time, it is bright enough and it doesn't give off all that UV. Its like using a black light to view scorpions, it is really cool to watch them "glow" but it is harmful to them in the long run to keep them under it all the time. Hope i helped

Thank you very much... That does it I will not use the black light.....

you wouldnt happen to have any specifics on the lighting? Cause i may not be able to find the exact thing and will need to know what to look for in a night light for meh Pacfrog.

[Sunshine]

I thought the only light that didn't disrupt the day/night cycle were the infrared bulbs?

[danhm87]

I thought the only light that didn't disrupt the day/night cycle were the infrared bulbs?

must HAVE

[Sunshine]

Here are a couple pics of lights you can use for heat and night viewing- I think I have the exo-terra one but I ordered it from Josh's Frogs because it is so much cheaper As for wattage, I wouldn't go higher than 50W.

[GrifTheGreat]

I thought the only light that didn't disrupt the day/night cycle were the infrared bulbs?

Not true. Infrared are best for heat and night time viewing, but you can also use Moonlight Blue incandescent bulbs as well. Neither will disrupt the day/night cycle even though the frog can see the light it is not the same as actual daylight basking bulbs.

Like Trevor said above Black lights are bad for the animal in the long run.

[danhm87]

Not true. Infrared are best for heat and night time viewing, but you can also use Moonlight Blue incandescent bulbs as well. Neither will disrupt the day/night cycle even though the frog can see the light it is not the same as actual daylight basking bulbs.

Like Trevor said above Black lights are bad for the animal in the long run.

haha wasup Griff. . Been studying for a test and took it today (aced it >:P)

Just saw your comment, put me in even a better mood cause I know your the boss when it comes to pacs. Also those lights are cheeper. Would a 25 watt pink party bulb from walmart work?


Yeah man thanks for being so helpful man. . . Everyone here has been loads of help. Oh and who is trevor , didnt see him on the thread?

[GrifTheGreat]

haha wasup Griff. . Been studying for a test and took it today (aced it >:P)

Just saw your comment, put me in even a better mood cause I know your the boss when it comes to pacs. Also those lights are cheeper. Would a 25 watt pink party bulb from walmart work?


Yeah man thanks for being so helpful man. . . Everyone here has been loads of help. Oh and who is trevor , didnt see him on the thread?

IrishRonan is Trevor.

[IrishRonin]

TrevEr-ok so the infrared lights in ? (the red ones) are fine they do not admit the same UV spectrum as a black light