Light inside or out?

[Bruins14]

I'm building a 2x2x4 viv melamine with Glass front (crossfire design), I was going to use mvb, with hole cut in the top for reflector, so light wont be in the tank. Will this be close enough for uvb?

 

[renich]

How far away will the bulb be from the basking area?

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

I tend to put my bulbs in the tank but i dont use mvb's
I see we have another hockey fan on board........go flyers!!!! .....lol

 

[crypticdragons]

yes there will still be plenty UV light from a MVB at that height. Now you may or may not have to add a heat bulb to bump the temps up at that distance. but the uv output will be fine. and considering the size of the bulb you may want to purchase a soft white flourescent tube bulb (regular household not uv) or a compact flourescent (housebulb not uv light) to put on the other end of the tank to keep it well lit.

 

[Bruins14]

I tend to put my bulbs in the tank but i dont use mvb's
I see we have another hockey fan on board........go flyers!!!! .....lol

The Winter clasic was a great Game.

Thanks for the responses.