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Should I mount uvb in new tank or on top?

Tyguy

Hatchling Dragon
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Hello, i am upgrading to a 4 x 2 x 2 tank, and on the website it says the screen filters out 30% uvb rays. There are support bars inside and I am able to mount it, but I don't want to bombard my dragon or do it incorrectly or unsafely. I use a zoo med t5 10.0 uvb 22'' strip, and this is what the mesh looks like. Should I make a basking area high up and put the uvb on the mesh, or try to mount it inside? Thank you, i appreciate your time. (It is bare bones for now, working on getting more furniture but it all arrived broken and I needed a reshipment)
 

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Sadie

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Hello, i am upgrading to a 4 x 2 x 2 tank, and on the website it says the screen filters out 30% uvb rays. There are support bars inside and I am able to mount it, but I don't want to bombard my dragon or do it incorrectly or unsafely. I use a zoo med t5 10.0 uvb 22'' strip, and this is what the mesh looks like. Should I make a basking area high up and put the uvb on the mesh, or try to mount it inside? Thank you, i appreciate your time. (It is bare bones for now, working on getting more furniture but it all arrived broken and I needed a reshipment)
Please mount it inside those bars I have utilized in my tank --- you want it directly above the basking decor piece 12-15 inches --- you can use this stuff for hanging
3 M command Velcro fasteners- picture hanging wire – long plastic zip ties or fishing line
Here is a pic of my tank for reference
 

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Tyguy

Hatchling Dragon
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Please mount it inside those bars I have utilized in my tank --- you want it directly above the basking decor piece 12-15 inches --- you can use this stuff for hanging
3 M command Velcro fasteners- picture hanging wire – long plastic zip ties or fishing line
Here is a pic of my tank for reference
Thank you this is very helpful! I will do this!
 
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