UVB help

Hello, I just read through the 'lighting for newbies' thread but still have a few questions if someone can help.

Can someone specifically tell me what I need to mount this bulb in my enclosure? - http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-fluorescent-bulbs/11442-504983/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-bulb.html

They suggest under counter fixtures from walmart but there are about 100 different types and I don't know where to start. Can someone tell me exactly what kind I need that will fit this bulb and then how to hook it up? I have a wooden enclosure.

Thanks in advance

I use these, they have a great reflector on them, and they seem really durable. They also carry a lot of different sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-904296-NanoTech-Fixture-Reflector/dp/B00AKKUBDQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1477617011&sr=8-7&keywords=t5+fixture

That is a t8 bulb and for a beardie to get anything close to what it needs from that particular light bulb he would have to be within 6 to 8 inches from it. A t5 is what you should use, it can be between 10 and 14 inches away and get maximum effect. Seeing that you have a wooden viv, I would suggest the reptisun 10.0 t5 ho bulb and fixture so you can mount it in the ceiling.

Gormagon":8unklzvi said:

That is a t8 bulb and for a beardie to get anything close to what it needs from that particular light bulb he would have to be within 6 to 8 inches from it. A t5 is what you should use, it can be between 10 and 14 inches away and get maximum effect. Seeing that you have a wooden viv, I would suggest the reptisun 10.0 t5 ho bulb and fixture so you can mount it in the ceiling.

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thanks! so this hood and bulb would work? http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-hoods/11442-580029/zoo-med-zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-high-output-terrarium-hood.html

kmj4690":1tx5iv8n said:

Gormagon":1tx5iv8n said:

That is a t8 bulb and for a beardie to get anything close to what it needs from that particular light bulb he would have to be within 6 to 8 inches from it. A t5 is what you should use, it can be between 10 and 14 inches away and get maximum effect. Seeing that you have a wooden viv, I would suggest the reptisun 10.0 t5 ho bulb and fixture so you can mount it in the ceiling.

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thanks! so this hood and bulb would work? http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-hoods/11442-580029/zoo-med-zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-high-output-terrarium-hood.html

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The fixture will but the 5.0 bulb is not strong enough, get the 10.0 t5 ho bulb seperately, that's what I had to do. I know its a pain but, they don't come with the 10.0 you have to order it.

Gormagon":1nxu2yfd said:

kmj4690":1nxu2yfd said:

Gormagon":1nxu2yfd said:

That is a t8 bulb and for a beardie to get anything close to what it needs from that particular light bulb he would have to be within 6 to 8 inches from it. A t5 is what you should use, it can be between 10 and 14 inches away and get maximum effect. Seeing that you have a wooden viv, I would suggest the reptisun 10.0 t5 ho bulb and fixture so you can mount it in the ceiling.

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thanks! so this hood and bulb would work? http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-hoods/11442-580029/zoo-med-zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-high-output-terrarium-hood.html

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The fixture will but the 5.0 bulb is not strong enough, get the 10.0 t5 ho bulb seperately, that's what I had to do. I know its a pain but, they don't come with the 10.0 you have to order it.

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ohh okay, that's what was confusing me. thanks, I'll be sure to get the right bulb!

ownz":1qdckiyg said:

I use these, they have a great reflector on them, and they seem really durable. They also carry a lot of different sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-904296-NanoTech-Fixture-Reflector/dp/B00AKKUBDQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1477617011&sr=8-7&keywords=t5+fixture

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so if I get this fixture in a 24" I should get a 22" bulb, is that right?

I thought I had hit jackpot with that zoo med hood but of course it has the wrong bulb :roll: so this is the cheaper option, thanks!

kmj4690":9kt91s8y said:

ownz":9kt91s8y said:

I use these, they have a great reflector on them, and they seem really durable. They also carry a lot of different sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-904296-NanoTech-Fixture-Reflector/dp/B00AKKUBDQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1477617011&sr=8-7&keywords=t5+fixture

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so if I get this fixture in a 24" I should get a 22" bulb, is that right?

I thought I had hit jackpot with that zoo med hood but of course it has the wrong bulb :roll: so this is the cheaper option, thanks!

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That's correct on the bulb size.

kmj4690":1pjfqmep said:

I thought I had hit jackpot with that zoo med hood but of course it has the wrong bulb :roll: so this is the cheaper option, thanks!

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It seems like it would be easier to mount, but I have never heard of this one. Just be sure to get one at least 3/4 of the length of you viv and get the 10.0 t5 ho bulb, you should be good to go.