DIY Viv UVB Light suggestions

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aby00marie

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Howdy! I recently endeavored to build my own enclosure and I need to update my UV light fixture to accommodate. I'm transitioning my juvenile from a 20 long (which lasted him all of a month) to a cabinet-turned-viv that is the equivalent of about 90 gallons. I want to get a single (or double) open fluorescent fixture that I can run the length of the terrarium instead of the hood-type fixture I have now, but I am having a hell of a time figuring out how to search for the right thing. Any suggestions on the best place to purchase one? The dimensions are ~47" L x 24" H x 18" D.

Thanks in advance!
 
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quyllur":2bj5yc2u said:
Are you using a T5HO bulb or a T8 bulb?
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Definitely T5HO based on the height of the viv. I'm really just trying to find the best place to buy the strip lighting fixture.
 
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I bought a Sunblaster fixture from a gardening/landscaping supply store.

This should give you a start http://www.sunblasterlighting.com/distributors/

Both stores I've seen them in were not on the list of distributors though, so I would start with any local garden stores.

I should add, they are very low profile, come with hanging hardware and an extension to daisy chain if you want more than one light.
 
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That's helpful! I've been trying to discern which fixtures are compatible with T5 bulbs since some don't explicitly state on the packaging. I hadn't thought to check out gardening depts for indoor growing though.
 
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Sunblasters are available on Amazon. The easiest way it to pick bulbs is match the wattage for the fixture to the bulb. Lengths can get confusing.
 
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