Best UVB light for 75 gallon tank.

PathfinderMom91 · Mar 31, 2020

Hello everyone.
I hope everyone is well. I am looking to upgrade my uvb light and fixture. I’ll be getting the Vivarium electronics T5 HO fixture 48”. My husband says it will be long enough for the 75 gallon tank. What light bulb should I use? I was thinking the Arcadia 14% uvb t5 ho bulb. My bearded dragon is starting to have tremors. Is this uvb strong enough?

Claudiusx · Mar 31, 2020

I would go with the 22 inch version actually. How long is the 75 gallon?

In my 4 foot long tanks, I'm using the 22 inch versions also and its about the perfect size for having a UV gradient down to 0 on the cool end.

Unless you have a really tall tank, the reptisun 10.0 T5 or the arcadia 12% t5 would be best.

-Brandon

PathfinderMom91 · Mar 31, 2020

Hey Brandon!

I was able to find the exact tank online. Here are the specifications:

KarrieRee · Mar 31, 2020

I would try and find one w/ front doors --- you can look at Zen Habitats they are 120 gallon and very light - that glass tank is going to be really heavy -- the only thing now is the Zens are backed up till May --- or look at Carolina Cages as well -- its up to you
Karrie

PathfinderMom91 · Mar 31, 2020

KarrieRee":3sqfswog said:
I would try and find one w/ front doors --- you can look at Zen Habitats they are 120 gallon and very light - that glass tank is going to be really heavy -- the only thing now is the Zens are backed up till May --- or look at Carolina Cages as well -- its up to you
Karrie

I already have the tank. It was leftover from when my husband had fish. I’ve already had the enclosure since October of last year. I’m just looking to upgrade the uvb light.

Claudiusx · Mar 31, 2020

Yeah the tank is fine

If you haven't bought the fixture already though, I would go with the 22. If not, no big deal.

And definitely the 10.0 or 12%, not the 14%

-Brandon

PathfinderMom91 · Mar 31, 2020

Claudiusx":1nbhybtb said:
Yeah the tank is fine
If you haven't bought the fixture already though, I would go with the 22. If not, no big deal.

And definitely the 10.0 or 12%, not the 14%

-Brandon

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Hope you all stay healthy and safe!

Claudiusx · Mar 31, 2020

And same to you and your family

-Brandon

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