UVB bulb question????

[Beardie Lover]

So, I have decided to completely change to an 18 inch uvb bulb!! I was wondering how often I will have to change the bulb?? I also would like to k ow if anyone knows of a website where I can get it for a cheaper price. Thanks in Advance!!

 

[Sadie]

So, I have decided to completely change to an 18 inch uvb bulb!! I was wondering how often I will have to change the bulb?? I also would like to k ow if anyone knows of a website where I can get it for a cheaper price. Thanks in Advance!!

What size tank ? If you going to put it in a 40 gallon that is fine but if you decide to upgrade to a larger tank later like a 75-120 gallon you are better off getting a 24" fixture like a Zoo Med -- Sunblaster or a Arcadia -
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit.html they are out of stock w/ the fixture of the 12% bulb but it looks like you can order separate https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this would come w/ a 5.0 bulb perfect for tanks of 20 gallon or so you would need this bulb for a 40 + gallon https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-t5.html
this site sells out quick of these fixtures and bulbs

SunBlaster NanoTech T5 HO - Fluorescent Fixture with 6400K Lamp

Buy the SunBlaster NanoTech T5 HO - Fluorescent Fixture with 6400K Lamp at Hydrobuilder.com. Shop the entire line of SunBlaster products along with thousands of hydroponics supplies on sale now.

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The T 5 bulbs need to be changed out once a year I recommend a month prior to
The T 8's need to be changed out every 6 months I recommend a month prior to

 

[Beardie Lover]

What size tank ? If you going to put it in a 40 gallon that is fine but if you decide to upgrade to a larger tank later like a 75-120 gallon you are better off getting a 24" fixture like a Zoo Med -- Sunblaster or a Arcadia -
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit.html they are out of stock w/ the fixture of the 12% bulb but it looks like you can order separate https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this would come w/ a 5.0 bulb perfect for tanks of 20 gallon or so you would need this bulb for a 40 + gallon https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-t5.html
this site sells out quick of these fixtures and bulbs

SunBlaster NanoTech T5 HO - Fluorescent Fixture with 6400K Lamp

Buy the SunBlaster NanoTech T5 HO - Fluorescent Fixture with 6400K Lamp at Hydrobuilder.com. Shop the entire line of SunBlaster products along with thousands of hydroponics supplies on sale now.

hydrobuilder.com

The T 5 bulbs need to be changed out once a year I recommend a month prior to
The T 8's need to be changed out every 6 months I recommend a month prior to

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Sadie]

Thank you so much!!!

Please post what you get so I can help you get it properly placed

 

[rongra95]

So my wife and I have purchased a bearded dragon, we cannot get the humidity to stay down, and are becoming really unsure of what needs to be done as no methods are really working. Plan to get a digital hygrometer with a probe and hopefully the reptisun 5.0. It’s a baby, and we are extremely worried and feel like we’re not sure of what/where is right, what/where is wrong. It really shows affection to us and we want to care for it to our maximum ability… I apologize for the long question, any help or addvice? Thank You!

 

[Lovethemhappy]

So my wife and I have purchased a bearded dragon, we cannot get the humidity to stay down, and are becoming really unsure of what needs to be done as no methods are really working. Plan to get a digital hygrometer with a probe and hopefully the reptisun 5.0. It’s a baby, and we are extremely worried and feel like we’re not sure of what/where is right, what/where is wrong. It really shows affection to us and we want to care for it to our maximum ability… I apologize for the long question, any help or addvice? Thank You!

Can you share a picture of your enclosure?

 

[Sadie]

So my wife and I have purchased a bearded dragon, we cannot get the humidity to stay down, and are becoming really unsure of what needs to be done as no methods are really working. Plan to get a digital hygrometer with a probe and hopefully the reptisun 5.0. It’s a baby, and we are extremely worried and feel like we’re not sure of what/where is right, what/where is wrong. It really shows affection to us and we want to care for it to our maximum ability… I apologize for the long question, any help or addvice? Thank You!

What is the humidity in the tank? Optimal is 30-50%- nothing below 20 and nothing above 70%---- now for the UVB the 5.0 is for smaller tanks like a 20 gallon but the best UVB is gonna be a 10.0 bulb for a 40 ++ gallon tank -- please tell me the size of the tank and I will help you get it properly placed--- make sure that fixture has a reflector in it -- NO under the counter fixtures from Home Depot or other hardware stores they have no reflectors in them