Getting a 75 gallon tank questions!!

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jgodman1011

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I think I'm getting at 75 gallon reptile tank tonight and it comes with a long 2 light fixture. Should those both be uvb lights?? Should I light the other side of the tank with anything? I've never had a tank this bug just want Sheldon to be happy in there lol!!
 

AcceptableGeek

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I use a 75 gallon tank for mine. I have a Zoo Med T5 HO 10.0 on hot side. It's the 22inch in the corresponding Zoo Med fixture. I also use a 100w spot light in a deep dome both by Zoo Med. Let me know if you need any pictures for reference.

EDIT: What type fixtures come with your setup?
 

Claudiusx

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Depends on the dimensions of your tank.

Generally you want the uvb bulb to be around 3/4th the total length of the tank.

Look at the sticky at the top of this section of the forum to answer all your lighting questions.

-Brandon
 

Taterbug

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jgodman1011":1aoijzhj said:
I think I'm getting at 75 gallon reptile tank tonight and it comes with a long 2 light fixture. Should those both be uvb lights?? Should I light the other side of the tank with anything? I've never had a tank this bug just want Sheldon to be happy in there lol!!
How long are they, do they have a reflector and what type of bulb does it take (it should say t8 or t5 somewhere)? Typically one is enough. You can use a "daylight" bulb in the other socket.
 

Taterbug

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That's a neat fixture!
There are different types of fluorescent tubes, they are labeled by T# to identify them.

If it is a T8 (the bulb will be 1" diameter) then you can use a reptisun 10.0 in one slot (the one on the basking side) and a daylight bulb (this is a term they would label on the box it's basically just a nice bright light) in the other side. You could also put a UVB (10.0 or 5.0) in the otherwise of you want. Using no uv or a lower output would be to give a gradient, similar to how we provide heat.

Just going off the picture though it looks like a T12 (1-1/2") which would only be good for lighting, I don't think they make T12 UVB anymore.
 

jgodman1011

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OH NO !! really? it fits so nicely in the back of the tank! can the hood still be used? so i can't put the reptisun bulbs in there? Help??
Thanks!
 

Taterbug

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jgodman1011":2dj3gzg4 said:
OH NO !! really? it fits so nicely in the back of the tank! can the hood still be used? so i can't put the reptisun bulbs in there? Help??
Thanks!
Measure the tubes to be sure, but if it is a T12 they don't make the uv bulbs that size any more and the different types are not comparable with each other u_u sad to say. You can still use it with daylight bulbs for brightness if you can find some. T12 is older, less efficient technology.
 

Taterbug

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Probably, if your electricity inclined you can replace the ballast and the end posts, you might be able to find a kit or components at Home Depot or similar. No idea how much worth that would be, might be simpler to get a new hood.
 

jgodman1011

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i'll have to price the hoods and see what i can find. the hood that came with it actually ran the length of the back of the tank closing it off nicely. Maybe i can find something that will fit as well.
Thanks!
 

Taterbug

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jgodman1011":363fip1j said:
i'll have to price the hoods and see what i can find. the hood that came with it actually ran the length of the back of the tank closing it off nicely. Maybe i can find something that will fit as well.
Thanks!
75g is still a popular size hopefully you an find something.
 
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