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    UVB light effectiveness

    Hello I’ve been posting a lot but finding information online is tricky, I do not have a solar meter but want to know where my UVB tube should go, I have a reptisun 10.0 is it okay on the mesh or should I mount it on inside? I am adding more to enclosure over time but wanna get my basics down...
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    I just bought a tank that is 96 in x 36 in x 24 in, what Arcadia t5 bulb do I need?

    As the title says I have bought a hugeeee tank, I really need some help on figuring out what UVB bulb is needed I am looking at the d3 dragon by Arcadia ( id like to get one of their setups plus the cage for the light ) and I have been reading charts all day, I just dont understand. I would...
  3. pandorina001

    Reptisun T5 24W position

    Hello, Is it okay to put Reptisun T5 over this mash or should I put it inside the tank? If its over the mash the distance to the ground is 55 cm(22") and 45cm(18") if inside the tank. Thank you so much.
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    New to Lizards - UVB and Dividing an Enclosure for a Baby Dragon?

    Hello, I am currently a snake owner looking to get a bearded dragon. My snake doesn't need UVB so I struggle a bit to understand it with bearded dragons. I bought a 48 in L x 18 in D x 21 in H 75-gallon tank, which I realize is huge for a baby, so I want to divide it in two. As I said, I'm...
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    UVB/Distance from basking area

    Hey everyone! I’m a new beardie owner and I’m stressing out over how to set up the appropriate UVB. I have an arcadia 14% t5 24watt HO. It’s 22 inches. She has a 40g Thrive tank. I’ve had her almost a month and she was maybe 2-3 months old when I got her. She has so much personality, eats like a...
  6. L

    4x2 Zen Habitat lighting

    Hello! I have been getting different feedback on this and don’t know the best call. I just got a 120 gal zen habitat (4x2x2) and idk how to set up the lights. I have a t5 reptisun HO uvb. Idk if I should put it inside or outside. I’ve heard the tank filters out the uvb, but I’ve also heard that...
  7. Beardie Lover

    UVB bulb question????

    So, I have decided to completely change to an 18 inch uvb bulb!! I was wondering how often I will have to change the bulb?? I also would like to k ow if anyone knows of a website where I can get it for a cheaper price. Thanks in Advance!!
  8. amandapandatm

    T5 HO UVB.. is 5.0 or 10.0?

    I recently upgraded my coil UVB to the zoo med hood. It is a t5 HO hood 24in and comes with a free 22 in 5.0 UVB lamp. I also purchased the 10.0 bulb but I received a dud. I also had to get an exchange for the hood because I received another dud (from Chewy) :(. I was wondering since now I have...
  9. K

    Advice on Tank UVB Set-up?

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum so my apologies if this isn't the correct place to post this. I've also reviewed other threads and I can't quite find the "exact" answers to my particular situation. I've been reading as much as I can but I'm still a bit nervous in ensuring our set-up is as healthy...
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    Temporary Enclosure

    Built Boots her enclosure, been working on getting her new bio active terrarium but generally wondering if the uvb in her terrarium is sufficient before her upgrade hopefully before December (she’s 3 months). She has a T8 10.0 reptisun bulb on her cool side and a Reptisun MVB in her basking...
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    UVB distance to dragon through metal mesh? (10 uvb t5 fluourescent lamp HO)

    Reptisun states that 'distance from lamp to animal' for this lamp 'Reptisun 10 uvb t5 fluourescent lamp' should be 18-36 inches. I currently have a metal mesh roof in my tank about 9-12 inches away from my dragon - picture attached with penny for reference of hole size. Is it okay to keep my...

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