{"product_id":"lugarti-mvb3","title":"Lugarti MVB3","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReptile Mercury Vapor Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLugarti's \u003cstrong\u003eMVB3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-ballasted, all-in-one, \u003cstrong\u003eUVA\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUVB\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHeat\u003c\/strong\u003e flood light. It's designed for reptiles that spend many hours a day exposed to high levels of sunshine. By far, the best performing Mercury Vapor Bulb on the market, outlasting all other competing bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most critical factors in caring for reptiles in captivity is providing them with proper heating and lighting. UVA light promotes basking and feeding behavior, stimulates healthy activity levels and boosts reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout vitamin D3 and calcium, reptiles may develop hypocalcemia (twitching and muscle spasms) as well as metabolic bone disease (MBD). UVB light regulates the synthesis of Vitamin D3 in reptiles’ skin and allows them to properly absorb and metabolize calcium, ensuring healthy bones and normal muscle function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat is required for proper digestion, excretion of waste, metabolism and circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPTIMAL RANGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80w -\u003c\/strong\u003e 6” - 16”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100w -\u003c\/strong\u003e 10” - 20”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160w -\u003c\/strong\u003e 16” - 26”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe and effective ranges are 2\" outside of these posted ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb should be tested for UVB output every six months and replaced every twelve months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80w should not be used with enclosures smaller than 20 gallon (14” minimum height).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100w should not be used with enclosures smaller than 40 gallon (18” minimum height).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160w should not be used with enclosures smaller than 60 gallon (20” minimum height).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you'd like to measure the amount of UV your bulb is producing, the Lugarti \u003cstrong\u003eUV Index Meter\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extremely valuable tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cryptic Creations","offers":[{"title":"80 Watt","offer_id":48865579237624,"sku":"sku-46522021839042","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Watt","offer_id":48865579270392,"sku":"sku-46522021871810","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 Watt","offer_id":48865579303160,"sku":"sku-46522021904578","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3538\/6360\/files\/wholesale-lugarti-mvb3-100w_fa1d380b-d83c-4e68-afdf-d150c54b6e42.jpg?v=1780951952","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenstatepetcenter.com\/products\/lugarti-mvb3","provider":"Garden State Pet Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}