sandraazevedo
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Hello! My name is Sandra and I am new to this forum, looking for some guidance/recommendations on my UVB setup. I have researched this topic all over the web and it's hard to get the same answer across the board. (Even on this forum, I've read different variations) I currently have my 5 year old male bearded dragon in a 5ft x 2ft x 2ft wood enclosure with glass doors and glass sides framed out in wood (Lights are suspended inside, no mesh). I don't think he is getting enough UVB. I took him to the vet for a yearly check up and she noticed a very slight tremor in him. She prescribed liquid calcium over a 7 day period, I've also began powder calcium in his salads/bugs 2-3 times a week.
But now I have become obsessed with the current UVB setup. Since the tank is so large I am using a 150wt basking bulb that keeps it around 98-100F on the "hot" side of the tank, the "cool" side is typically 82-88F. Prior to the recent vet appointment, I had a 4ft ReptiSun T8 10.0 in a regular light fixture no reflector, in the enclosure.
Now I have the new T5 UVB from ReptiSun 5.0. At the highest point in his enclosure, he is sitting at 13-14 inches from both UVB and basking light. Should I have him closer to the UVB? And is it recommended to upgrade the UVB to the T5 ReptiSun 10.0 instead of the 5.0? (The new UVB I just mentioned is installed in a T5 fixture with a reflector)
If anyone has recommendations I'd greatly appreciate the feedback. I have joined several reptile care groups on Facebook, forums, asked vets, researched online but nothing has been super helpful, just more varied information of the same ideas on enclosure set ups and lighting. I understand there are many variables that can make different bulbs more or less appropriate per enclosure. I attached photos of the tank and a reference photo of a 4ft set up off this website below. This website also recommended the UVB and the fixture I bought. Thanks in advance!
But now I have become obsessed with the current UVB setup. Since the tank is so large I am using a 150wt basking bulb that keeps it around 98-100F on the "hot" side of the tank, the "cool" side is typically 82-88F. Prior to the recent vet appointment, I had a 4ft ReptiSun T8 10.0 in a regular light fixture no reflector, in the enclosure.
Now I have the new T5 UVB from ReptiSun 5.0. At the highest point in his enclosure, he is sitting at 13-14 inches from both UVB and basking light. Should I have him closer to the UVB? And is it recommended to upgrade the UVB to the T5 ReptiSun 10.0 instead of the 5.0? (The new UVB I just mentioned is installed in a T5 fixture with a reflector)
If anyone has recommendations I'd greatly appreciate the feedback. I have joined several reptile care groups on Facebook, forums, asked vets, researched online but nothing has been super helpful, just more varied information of the same ideas on enclosure set ups and lighting. I understand there are many variables that can make different bulbs more or less appropriate per enclosure. I attached photos of the tank and a reference photo of a 4ft set up off this website below. This website also recommended the UVB and the fixture I bought. Thanks in advance!
Bearded Dragon Lighting: Guide for Beginners (15+ Pictures)
Get to know bearded dragon lighting including temperature, setup, schedule, basking spot, and best light for bearded dragon in our guide for beginners!
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