Review on Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent: Effective 13W Lighting Solution for Reptiles by Wayne Girard

I have been caring for and breeding bearded dragons for over 20 years and I have rarely used ultraviolet light and my dragons have always been healthy, active and have lived long lives. I'm not sure the UV lamp is as important as everyone says. But as a biologist and herpetologist by training, I understand the physiology of the need for UV radiation, so I started using it. This was the first brand of UV lamp I've used and it seems to work well and is a great price. All of the lamps I've used have lasted at least a year. They will probably last longer but UV output degrades over time so I replace the bulbs after 12 months of use even if they still work.