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DragonPete · Mar 24, 2020

CiriTheBeardie":z8alb9ov said:
What does the reflector do?

I believe it helps to amplify the uvb rays to a specific area, your Dragon, instead of all over.
I'm sure someone with more experience will chime in if I'm wrong but I do feel they are necessary in whatever way you can manage it. Whether buying one, replacing the fixture entirely for 1 that comes with a reflector or making a DIY reflector.
-Dee

MrSpectrum · Mar 24, 2020

CiriTheBeardie":3m1fayqp said:
What does the reflector do?

Theoretically, it reflects those rays that are going every direction but down downward, and increases the UVI (UltraViolet Index) at any given distance within a range.

Practically speaking, it does raise the UVI some, allowing you to put more distance between bulb & lizard with the same effect (about 3" by my experiments & readings), but it works best closer to the bulb than further from it.

Like a few other things that shall remain nameless, it's probably better to have one and not need it than it is to need one and not have it. :wink:

DragonPete · Mar 24, 2020

MrSpectrum":1zfz8amp said:
CiriTheBeardie":1zfz8amp said:

What does the reflector do?

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Theoretically, it reflects those rays that are going every direction but down downward, and increases the UVI (UltraViolet Index) at any given distance within a range.

Practically speaking, it does raise the UVI some, allowing you to put more distance between bulb & lizard with the same effect (about 3" by my experiments & readings), but it works best closer to the bulb than further from it.

Like a few other things that shall remain nameless, it's probably better to have one and not need it than it is to need one and not have it. :wink:

UVI UVB whatever. It helps the Dragon get what it needs. ? Thats all I needed to know, personally. ? Gotta make sure I do whatever I can to keep my boy healthy. ❤
-Dee

CiriTheBeardie · Mar 25, 2020

KarrieRee":31n1y25i said:
fixture from Home Depot----------are you using a Home Depot fixture??????????? They have no reflectors in them--- do you have a reflector on that fixture --- if not your UVB rays are going every where but to her --- you need a reflector on that fixture --- you can order one from her or get a new fixture --
http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/miscellaneous-accessories/arcadia-flourescent-lamp-reflectors-new-hot/
those reflectors should fit your fixture ---
Karrie

Yes on the “What to Buy” page on this forum it suggests the
2 ft. T5 1-Bulb High Output 24-Watt Fluorescent Grow Light Fixture from Home Depot for the Reptisun 10.0 T5 HO bulb. But it was my mistake buying the 5.0 instead of the 10.0, I must not have realized when purchasing it

CiriTheBeardie · Mar 25, 2020

MrSpectrum":eciqk65e said:
CiriTheBeardie":eciqk65e said:

What does the reflector do?

Click to expand...

Theoretically, it reflects those rays that are going every direction but down downward, and increases the UVI (UltraViolet Index) at any given distance within a range.

Practically speaking, it does raise the UVI some, allowing you to put more distance between bulb & lizard with the same effect (about 3" by my experiments & readings), but it works best closer to the bulb than further from it.

Like a few other things that shall remain nameless, it's probably better to have one and not need it than it is to need one and not have it. :wink:

Thank you!! And thank you Dee as well! I’ll see what I can do in terms of a reflector

KarrieRee · Mar 25, 2020

That needs to be updated
Karrie

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