Unfortunately 39$ is the cheapest one ive seen, and it didn’t have a reflectorSo I bought the Reptisun 10.0 T8 UVB 24”tube, I’m just now wondering how to get it set up. All of the terrarium hood fixtures are $50+ on pet websites, is there anything cheaper that I could use to get the bulb working so that Honk can get some more UVB asap ?? I can’t really afford expensive light fixtures right now
, you can get one at lowes for 19$ but again it doesn’t have a reflector and its not ment to house uvb bulbs... 50$ is the entry fee for fixtures , sorryYou need a fixture w/ a reflector DO NOT BUY ONE w/ out!!!! You can take your dragon outside if the temp is above 65 -- let him sit on you for 15 minutes or longer in direct sunlight --- do this every day till you get a UVB -- your dragon will not live w/ out it -- they haft to have the rays to help absorb / synthesize the calcium he ingests -- it prevents MBD and other health issues --- can you afford this? this is a good set up and it you would need to get the 24" fixture /w the 12% Desert bulb -- Arcadias are one of the best on the market besides the Zoo Med Reptisuns / bulbsSo I bought the Reptisun 10.0 T8 UVB 24”tube, I’m just now wondering how to get it set up. All of the terrarium hood fixtures are $50+ on pet websites, is there anything cheaper that I could use to get the bulb working so that Honk can get some more UVB asap ?? I can’t really afford expensive light fixtures right now
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thank you so much, i’ll have to think about which one to get! right now i have a compact uvb bulb, will that be okay up until i can get the fixture? i would try to take him outside but i’ve only had him for a week, so he’s still avoiding me as much as he possibly can.You need a fixture w/ a reflector DO NOT BUY ONE w/ out!!!! You can take your dragon outside if the temp is above 65 -- let him sit on you for 15 minutes or longer in direct sunlight --- do this every day till you get a UVB -- your dragon will not live w/ out it -- they haft to have the rays to help absorb / synthesize the calcium he ingests -- it prevents MBD and other health issues --- can you afford this? this is a good set up and it you would need to get the 24" fixture /w the 12% Desert bulb -- Arcadias are one of the best on the market besides the Zoo Med Reptisuns / bulbs
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit.html
or heres the hood these people are cheap on shipping and they ship Fed EX
please get one ASAP --- I went shopping and I couldnt find one either that was reasonable -- your better off taking the bulb back and get the Pro T 5 and put the money you spent on the bulb towards the fixture --- the Pro T 5 comes w/ the bulb and I specified what you need --- please let me know what you decideZoo Med ReptiSun T8 Terrarium Hood
Zoo Med ReptiSun Terrarium Hoods are available in multiple sizes. Holds T8 linear UVB bulbs. Order terrarium light fixtures from Pangea Reptile
Get rid of that compact coil --- get a plastic tote NO GLASS -- place him in it - direct/ shade sunlight 15 minutes in the tote if its real hot no longer than 15 minutes but you must watch him -- do not leave him alone I dont know what the weather is like where you are but you do not want to get him too hot --- is he a baby? you want that UVB as soon as you can get it --- coils are terrible and cause all kinds of health issues and if hes young you want him started off on the right foot as hes developing and growing --- too much risk for MBD -- are you dusting his insects / calcium D3 5 x per week ONCE per feeding and vitamins w/ beta carotene 2 x per week ONCE per feeding ?
he is a baby! i have been dusting his insects with calcium d3, as for the vitamins I have them but I haven’t done it yet, I will today since I didn’t do any calcium on his breakfast. I am also getting BSFL coming in the mail so he’ll have sufficient calcium from those. i’m not sure how old he actually is as i wasn’t told when i bought him and he won’t stay still long enough for me to measure him or anything, but i’ll get that tube UVB as soon as I possibly can! it’s supposed to be around 75° today so I’ll try to get him outside too if I can manage to.
Make a point he needs this to keep eating along w/ proper basking temps- he will stop if the temps and proper uvb are not being provided
