10.0 bulb inside or outside tnk

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Apolt936

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Currently have a 20 gallon tank. I am getting a 10.0 tube light. Should I mount this in the tank or keep on top of the screen. I was going to put in the tank but I read that 10.0 is strong enough to be outside the screen. Any suggestions.
 

KRayne

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Either or should be fine. I mounted mine inside the tank because I heard that the screen can actually block some of the UV Rays that your dragon needs.
 

CooperDragon

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You'll get more output reaching the basking area by mounting inside the screen (the screen blocks around 35% or so) but with such a small tank it probably won't make a huge difference. Just build a basking site that gets up close within about 6'' of the bulb and it should be fine. Having a fixture with a reflector makes a difference too so I suggest using one.
 
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