2x55w UVB ? good enough ? t-neon

dragonlux · May 23, 2017

Hello all,

I am building a new vivarium for dragon and lux.
my question is I still have a large reflector with 2x55w grow and flowering lamps.
(6500k and other I dont remember) I think the codes are daylight.

Will this be usable for my bearded dragons ? maybe with other lamps basicly its 2 folded t5 lamp.

I got one of those reptiglo ( rebranded now its exoterra or something)
But I know they are ****.

I really hope it can be used because its some serious output.

CooperDragon · May 24, 2017

A side by side T5 fixture kind of like this? http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/24...arcadia-12-and-6-5k-day-light-bulbs-included/

You can definitely use that if it fits the tank. Just keep the 6500k (daylight) bulb for some visible light and put a properly sized T5 bulb in next to it. Set the fixture about 12'' up from the basking area and it should be ready to go. I recommend using an Arcadia 12% T5 bulb.

Taterbug · May 24, 2017

55W is a 48" lamp? You could use it but I hope you are building a huge enclosure. A daylight bulb and a UVB bulb would be fine.

CooperDragon · May 24, 2017

That's a good point, I didn't consider the length of the fixture. That only needs to be slightly longer than your dragon and I wouldn't use one that is more than about 2/3 the length of your tank to allow for some lower UVB/shade areas away from the bulb. A good gradient is important. A really large enclosure using one of these would be quite nice though!

Taterbug · May 24, 2017

CooperDragon":1y7wqak8 said:
That's a good point, I didn't consider the length of the fixture. That only needs to be slightly longer than your dragon and I wouldn't use one that is more than about 2/3 the length of your tank to allow for some lower UVB/shade areas away from the bulb. A good gradient is important. A really large enclosure using one of these would be quite nice though!

You can also rig up screen or glass to knock down of eliminate UV to make a gradient and still use the light for a smaller cage.... it's just trickier.

dragonlux · May 24, 2017

https://www.elektrawinkelzaanstad.nl/a-43321555/propagator-verlichting/mammoth-t-neon-55w-armatuur-excl-lampen/

I need to know if the output is good for bearded dragons. I think I can find details about the light wave thingies output of those lamps. its a bit hard to find though.

CooperDragon · May 24, 2017

It should work with the appropriately sized UVB bulb. They are just T5 bulbs and should fit a T5 fixture. I'm not certain of the output without testing that fixture though. Does it have a smooth, shiny surface on the inside of the reflector? Or is it pitted like the outside?

If that doesn't work out, you can pick up a very good Arcadia setup from Swell Reptiles in the UK. They will ship to The Netherlands. https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/arcadia-complete-uv-light-kit-desert-reptiles/

dragonlux · May 25, 2017

Yes it has a mirror reflector

Taterbug · May 25, 2017

I cannot read the page info but it needs to be a T5HO lamp and you will absolutely need to get a specialized UVB bulb for the dragon. Normal propagation lights (6500k) are fine for ambient light but reptile UV lamps are quite specialized and offbrands or UV producing propagation lamps can be dangerous.

dragonlux · May 26, 2017

Thanks for the inf ill get special lamps

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