UVB Lighting?
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Some brands are better than others. The good ones put out sufficient UVB at a set distance. The trouble is when you have them set at an appropriate distance for UVB output (usually 10-12'' with a 100w) it can be difficult to get the temperature gradient right since you can't control heat and UVB independently. What are the dimensions of your tank? How far from the basking zone will your new bulb sit?
Babybeardie3
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The tank is a 55 gallon not entirely sure on the exact dimensions. But the tank is huge and long. The basking spot to the light I’d say is about 12-15 inches. Let me know if you need to know anything else.
A 55g is 48x13x21. Pretty decent size but too narrow for an adult. A T5 tube would be a very good fit for a tank that size http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/. Which brand of MVB do you have? Which wattage is it? The 160w version is a better fit for a tank that size in most cases.
Lisamariefr
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Can anyone tell me if I can use a t5 grow-light fixture for my t5 HO repti sun 22”? I cannot find any other fixtures suitable for mounting under the screen. I’m going crazy! Lol thanks anyone!!
kingofnobbys
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Lisamariefr":lgbuky9m said:
All you need is some suitable length cable ties, simply poke 2 cable ties through the mesh and form a loop with each and slip the reflector hood into the loops and tighten to fasten - job done.
kingofnobbys
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CooperDragon":2ed69tbg said:
I'd suggest his best option is to tip the viv onto one long side , the mesh lid becomes a mesh door, well I'd ditch the mesh and replace it for the viv on it's side with sliding glass doors 15in tall with timber strips of plywood ( 2 inches high at the bottom (under some sliding glass doors , I'd have some cupboard vents in this to help draw in air and 3 inches high above the sliding glass doors with some cupboard vents to allow some warm air leakage).
Araldite the light fitting to the glass room (was a side).
Lisamariefr
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thank you for the info about securing the light inside! I was wondering if ties would work. That’s what I’ll do.
Does anyone know about the fixture for grow lights? I’m assuming a grow light fixture is the same as a regular fixture if you replace the bulb. ?? But I’m kinda not comfortable assuming because I’ve made a couple mistakes that way ... lol
Does anyone know about the fixture for grow lights? I’m assuming a grow light fixture is the same as a regular fixture if you replace the bulb. ?? But I’m kinda not comfortable assuming because I’ve made a couple mistakes that way ... lol
I chimed in on your other post, but yes a T5 fixture is often designed for grow lights but can work well using a UVB tube as long as it has a good reflector.
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