Lighting question

[RF Wildlife]

I am taking the plunge and getting a beardy. My question is how far should basking spot be from my UVB? I am reading 6 inches a lot, but do not see much info with the High Output bulb I am going to use. Here is what I have to put in the enclosure 46" T-5 HO Fixture *High Output* with ARCADIA D3+ 12% HO Bulb. This is from light your reptiles. The viv will be 48 X 24 X 24. I carved a foam background castle theme, but need to make basking and hide yet. Just want to get an idea with distance to the bulb. I only have experience with Chameleons.

 

[DanielE]

I believe I have read on here that with the T5s as long as your within 12" your ok but wait for conformation
Congratulations and good luck.

 

[DanielE]

This is where I read it

(From Jarich)
"You can also buy the skinnier, high output fluorescent tube lights called T5 bulbs. These bulbs produce much more UVB and last for about a year. If you have these, then you can put them so the lizard only has to get within about 12 inches away" <br /><br />There are other types of UV lights, but for now that should get you started. Feel free to ask any other questions!<br/>