FlapJack16
Hatchling Member
Im asking a question about my Zoo Med bulb+hood.
The DAY I bought it from my first reptile show (for about 3x what I should’ve paid for it of course, young newbie reptile owner :roll: ) several months ago, I saw on here that for a 48” tank, you should only buy a 24” hood+bulb, and hang it INSIDE the enclosure, for two reasons. One, the BD will hide from the UVB, and two, the screen blocks UVB no matter what.
is this true? Is this a crucial thing I need to do? If so I’m out ANOTHER 90 bucks on amazon :? obviously if it’s better for his overall health I’d do anything, but I just wanna make sure I’m not trying to fix something that doesn’t need to be fixed! I hope that makes sense. :study:
Details:
have this 4x2x2 maximum reptiles enclosure:
https://customreptilehabitats.com/collections/4-foot-reptile-enclosures/products/essential-4-foot-pvc-aluminum-enclosure
On the web page, you can see an option for “100% screen top” on the left, which just means the top on mine is more open than the image shows.
This company supposedly has larger holes than regular screens, letting more UVB enter the tank, and it is true the holes are larger, more of a honeycomb pattern, but I have no idea if that second part is true.
I have a 48 inch Zoo Med UVB bulb hood as well as a 48” T5 HO 10% bulb inside.
Side question: you’re supposed to change out the uvb bulb every 6 months yes?
Thanks
Also; this is what I’d buy if I needed to, I know the reviews are low, but I use the same thing but bigger now and haven’t NOTICED any issues? Sound good or should I change brand? ::::
https://www.amazon.com/Reptisun-26053-T5-HO-Terrarium-Hood-24-1-Bulb-Inside-1-Extra-Lamp-ReptiSun-5-0-10-0-UVB-T5/dp/B07HJG7TJ4/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
The DAY I bought it from my first reptile show (for about 3x what I should’ve paid for it of course, young newbie reptile owner :roll: ) several months ago, I saw on here that for a 48” tank, you should only buy a 24” hood+bulb, and hang it INSIDE the enclosure, for two reasons. One, the BD will hide from the UVB, and two, the screen blocks UVB no matter what.
is this true? Is this a crucial thing I need to do? If so I’m out ANOTHER 90 bucks on amazon :? obviously if it’s better for his overall health I’d do anything, but I just wanna make sure I’m not trying to fix something that doesn’t need to be fixed! I hope that makes sense. :study:
Details:
have this 4x2x2 maximum reptiles enclosure:
https://customreptilehabitats.com/collections/4-foot-reptile-enclosures/products/essential-4-foot-pvc-aluminum-enclosure
On the web page, you can see an option for “100% screen top” on the left, which just means the top on mine is more open than the image shows.
This company supposedly has larger holes than regular screens, letting more UVB enter the tank, and it is true the holes are larger, more of a honeycomb pattern, but I have no idea if that second part is true.
I have a 48 inch Zoo Med UVB bulb hood as well as a 48” T5 HO 10% bulb inside.
Side question: you’re supposed to change out the uvb bulb every 6 months yes?
Thanks
Also; this is what I’d buy if I needed to, I know the reviews are low, but I use the same thing but bigger now and haven’t NOTICED any issues? Sound good or should I change brand? ::::
https://www.amazon.com/Reptisun-26053-T5-HO-Terrarium-Hood-24-1-Bulb-Inside-1-Extra-Lamp-ReptiSun-5-0-10-0-UVB-T5/dp/B07HJG7TJ4/ref=cm_wl_huc_item