Lugarti MVB3 Mercury Vapor Bulb

Provide your reptiles with the power of natural sunlight in a single, high-performance fixture. Lugarti’s MVB3 is a premium, self-ballasted flood light that delivers vital UVA, UVB, and heat. Engineered for species that thrive under high-intensity sunshine, the MVB3 stands out as the best-performing mercury vapor bulb on the market—proven to outlast competing brands.

Key Benefits:

• Complete Sol-Spectrum Care: Replicates natural sunlight by delivering heat for digestion, UVA for behavioral stimulation, and UVB for essential nutrient synthesis.
• Prevents Metabolic Disease: High-output UVB regulates Vitamin D3 production, allowing your reptile to properly absorb calcium and prevent debilitating conditions like hypocalcemia or Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD).
• Enhanced Vitality: Active UVA wavelengths naturally boost basking instincts, healthy appetite, activity levels, and reproductive behaviors.

⚠️ CRITICAL THERMOSTAT COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Mercury Vapor Bulbs operate using an internal ballast. The Lugarti MVB3 can only be used with a standard, non-dimming thermostat (On/Off) or run directly on a simple timer. Do not use with a dimming thermostat, as reducing the voltage will damage the internal ballast, cause flickering, and dramatically shorten the bulb's lifespan.

• Optimal Distance Ranges:
• 80W: 6" – 16" (Safe effective range extends 2" outside these marks)
• 100W: 10" – 20" (Safe effective range extends 2" outside these marks)
• 160W: 16" – 26" (Safe effective range extends 2" outside these marks)
• Enclosure Size & Safety Guidelines:
• 80W: Minimum 20-gallon enclosure (14" minimum height required).
• 100W: Minimum 40-gallon enclosure (18" minimum height required).
• 160W: Minimum 60-gallon enclosure (20" minimum height required).
• Maintenance: Test for UVB output every 6 months; replace the bulb every 12 months to ensure optimal output.