I have a baby dragon (about 6-7 in long) in a 20 gallon tank with a temporary Reptisun 5.0 and a Zoo Med basking bulb combo; both ignorantly purchased online. I will be upgrading to a Reptisun 10.0 and possibly a new light fixture. I need guidance on which UVB light and fixture is the most appropriate for the size of the tank (30 x 13 x 13) and most beneficial for my beardie, who most likely has a UVB deficiency as he was without an actual UVB light for a few days.
I feel incredibly guilty for not doing enough research and consequentially putting my Beardie's health at risk. I don't want to make the same mistake twice so please take enclosure dimensions and dragon's size into consideration if you choose to answer these questions:
Would you advice I purchase a T5 HO or a T8 Reptisun? And in which size? My local reptile store has them in 12, 18, and 22 inches.
Should the UVB fixture be mounted inside the enclosure or placed above the protecting screen? Will I need a fixture that includes a reflector for whichever placement method is recommended?
Is there a specific basking bulb that is widely known as the best heat source, in the same way Reptisun 10.0 is accepted as the most effective UVB source?
Thank you to everyone who may be able to point me in the right direction, I appreciate it so very much! Also, if anyone has any generally useful tips (such as getting a skittish baby to trust you) that a first-time owner might want to know, it would be appreciated just as well.
Again, thanks in advance
I feel incredibly guilty for not doing enough research and consequentially putting my Beardie's health at risk. I don't want to make the same mistake twice so please take enclosure dimensions and dragon's size into consideration if you choose to answer these questions:
Would you advice I purchase a T5 HO or a T8 Reptisun? And in which size? My local reptile store has them in 12, 18, and 22 inches.
Should the UVB fixture be mounted inside the enclosure or placed above the protecting screen? Will I need a fixture that includes a reflector for whichever placement method is recommended?
Is there a specific basking bulb that is widely known as the best heat source, in the same way Reptisun 10.0 is accepted as the most effective UVB source?
Thank you to everyone who may be able to point me in the right direction, I appreciate it so very much! Also, if anyone has any generally useful tips (such as getting a skittish baby to trust you) that a first-time owner might want to know, it would be appreciated just as well.
Again, thanks in advance