Can someone point me to a full spectrum hood light fixture

FinchsRUS · Post by **FinchsRUS** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:28 pm

I need a light for my cage and I prefer a hood type like a fish tank. The cage is 28" side to side. Slightly smaller would work fine as well. We can always add wood and glass to the top.

cindy · Post by **cindy** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:37 pm

I use under the counter light fixtures, you can find them at Home Depot or WalMart

Martie · Post by **Martie** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:08 pm

Have you looked at the aquarium fixtures? You can always swap the bulb for a full-spectrum one.

Post by **Sally** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:17 pm

I agree with Martie, if you like the look of the aquarium hoods, get one to fit your cage/flight and then just put a full-spectrum bulb in it.

Martie · Post by **Martie** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:23 pm

I have a few of these and one thing I appreciate about them is the quality - they are very sturdy and well made. Mine are maybe not exactly what you're looking for, but there are many types.

http://www.marineland.com/Products/aqua ... ights.aspx

FinchsRUS · Post by **FinchsRUS** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:55 pm

I found an article regarding avian lighting and it's a little more complicated than buying a full spectrum bulb. Is there a way to attach a pdf file here?

Post by **Sally** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:55 am

Can you post a link to the article? Because of copyright laws, we don't allow entire articles to be posted here, but a link will do. Or, a paragraph or two can be quoted, as long as the original author is credited and a link posted to the rest of the article.

FinchsRUS · Post by **FinchsRUS** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:37 pm

I read the article on a facebook page but did find "the original source" from the Mickaboo.org site:

Read "Proper Lighting to Support Avian Vision"

http://www.mickaboo.org/reading-room/readingroom.html

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:20 am

Nice article

lyzzyjayne · Post by **lyzzyjayne** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:53 am

Martie I use the Marineland Perfect a Strips also you can veg them with the full spectrum bulbs already in them. I get mine at Petsupermarket.

Martie · Post by **Martie** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:40 am

lyzzyjayne wrote: Martie I use the Marineland Perfect a Strips also you can veg them with the full spectrum bulbs already in them. I get mine at Petsupermarket.

Thank you! It's been quite a while since I purchased them, and am glad to know this.

Angela&Shalamar · Post by **Angela&Shalamar** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:17 pm

You could also look in the reptile section at the pet store as well

FinchsRUS · Post by **FinchsRUS** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:27 pm

Angela&Shalamar wrote: You could also look in the reptile section at the pet store as well

Article says not to buy those.,birds need different light, temperature (not def F) than reptiles.

mikeski · Post by **mikeski** » Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:14 pm

So finchesRUS, did you decide on a hood? I am also looking. The best bulb in 24" appears to be unobtanium locally. There are plenty of high K lights for salt, low K for fresh and a mix of stuff for plants and reptiles. I am currently poised to pull the trigger on the best bulb I have found. This bulb is 5000K, 1400 lumen with a CRI at 91. The bulb can be found here-> http://www.fullspectrumsolutions.com/fu ... 5_prd1.htm and you can buy them singly.

The problem with this bulb is it's a T8 bulb and I really like the sleek look of the T5 fish tank fixtures. However, I have not been able to find a good T5 bulb. Again, it's all fish, plants and reptiles.

Maybe someone has a pointer to a good T5 bulb solution? If not I will probably order this bulb and pick up a fixture from PetSmart.

Again, this is for a 24" light and fixture. I can find plenty of 48" T8 bulbs that meet the requirements.

Mikeski...

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