Which T5 HO fixture is best?

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Looking for the right T5 fixture for my beardie Jumbo in the US. I've been browsing the forums, and some recommend a basic Walmart under-counter fixture, others recommend Carolina Custom or Arcadia fixtures for 7 to 10 times the price.
I'm planning to hang it from the top screen inside the enclosure. I would assume that a reflector helps, the Carolina Custom comes with a reflector, and there are also reflectors sold separately.

Another question, where to buy the bulbs for the best price?

Thanks from a beardie newbie!
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Best place I have found is www.pangeareptiles.com -- its a Zoo Med I am using a 24" fixture -- do not buy a fixture from Walmart they have no reflectors in them and you want a reflector -- you will need to find the bulb tho as they are out of stock on that site -- you want a 22' Reptisun or the Arcadia 12% bulb-- both are good -- distance in the tank should be 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor -- if ordering from pangea do it quickly they sell out of these fixtures FAST -- shipping is $7
 

KarrieRee

BD.org Sicko
Beardie name(s)
Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
As far as I know the reptile fixtures have electronic ballast- if you read in the discription it says it has a electronic ballast-
 
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