Reptisun 10.0 UVB

Domokunn89 · Oct 28, 2019

Hi everyone!

I’m making a transition to the Reptisun 10.0 Uvb tube light from the coil lights for my adult beardie. I have a 48 L enclosure so would I need a 48 inch light or 24 inch? Also are there different watts for these lights? Thanks.

KarrieRee · Oct 28, 2019

Please do not buy the length of the tank --- only 2/3 of tank recommended so it is up to you for either the 24" or a 36" -- you want him to be able to escape the rays of the UVB if he wants to --- 10.0 T 5 is recommended for the tank - I have a 4x2x2 and use a 24" - how tall is the tank?
Karrie

Claudiusx · Oct 28, 2019

Hi there,

The wattage depends on the length of the bulb.

Whether or not you want the standard t8 or the HO t5 will depend on how tall your tank is. And if you want to mount the fixture in the tank or on top of the screen.

-Brandon

Domokunn89 · Oct 28, 2019

KarrieRee":1qiyappa said:
Please do not buy the length of the tank --- only 2/3 of tank recommended so it is up to you for either the 24" or a 36" -- you want him to be able to escape the rays of the UVB if he wants to --- 10.0 T 5 is recommended for the tank - I have a 4x2x2 and use a 24" - how tall is the tank?
Karrie

Yeah someone suggested 3/4 the way another said all the way but I thought the latter was too much. 16” tall if I’m correct.

KarrieRee · Oct 28, 2019

So now you need to figure if you want the T 8 bulb or the T 5 bulb - that will determine placement of the fixture and how you want it-- let us know and we can help
Karrie

Domokunn89 · Oct 28, 2019

KarrieRee":36dtb0lr said:
So now you need to figure if you want the T 8 bulb or the T 5 bulb - that will determine placement of the fixture and how you want it-- let us know and we can help
Karrie

T5

KarrieRee · Oct 28, 2019

Ok so w/ a T 5 you can either have it on top of screen which would need to be 6-8 inches from basking w/ no cover on bulb meaning it needs to be exposed or inside the tank of which it can be 12-15 inches from basking area w/ same no cover on bulb -- your choice
Karrie

Domokunn89 · Nov 22, 2019

Thank you guys for ALL your help! Having a Beardie is great but can be frustrating when you care for them like we all do. Now that I have the lights, I need a T5 light fixture recommendation for the 34 L Reptisun 10.0 t5 bulb. Can’t find what I need in stores but have seen some online.

Claudiusx · Nov 22, 2019

The sunblaster fixture is what a lot of us use here.
Here is the link to it on amazon if you are interested.
It is a 34in bulb, but the fixture is 36. But trust me, it's the right size

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKKUD3Y/ref=twister_B07XG6ZGCB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunatey, the 3' version is the most expensive version. lucky for me I use the 2' versions LOL

-Brandon

Domokunn89 · Nov 23, 2019

claudiusx":35jsx5yy said:
The sunblaster fixture is what a lot of us use here.
Here is the link to it on amazon if you are interested.
It is a 34in bulb, but the fixture is 36. But trust me, it's the right size
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKKUD3Y/ref=twister_B07XG6ZGCB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunatey, the 3' version is the most expensive version. lucky for me I use the 2' versions LOL

-Brandon

You just confirmed which one I’m getting. I was torn between this one and another. THANKS!

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