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Feezy18

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Thanks for answering my questions. I got one more wat about this mounted like mine kinda on side? Or is it better on top all together.
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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
We always recommend on top because it can cause eye issues-- if the UVB is on the side- what brand is that fixture?
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Idk found it on amazon I’m just gna go with the hood and cut screen i think. Doesn’t matter which brand hood does it? I think i saw a zoomed one cheaper. I’ll still get reptisun t5 bulb
 
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If you can find the zoo med in stock that's good most places are sold out--- that's why I sent you to the site I did- pangeareptiles usually is where I send people but they have been out of stock- they are a good hood and yes get the bulb I posted they are the best on the market at this time or the Arcadia 12% they are good too another T 5 bulb
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KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Depends on the MVB--- some do require more UVB and we always recommend a tube as well because sometimes they do not have enough UVB output-- and sometimes the basking temps cant get in sync w/ distance w/ the MVB UVB as well --- I am not real savvy on those bulbs but some others on here are --- so I always go to them and ask for help -- I dont recommend them because I am not experienced w/ them and its easier to advise w/ what I do know --- and it easier to control temps and UVB separately - so thats my spill
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Feezy18

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Ok i ordered bulb and hood but until then i have put a generic lil reflector on this t8 bulb and put it about 6-8 inches from his basking area. I have this lil uv sensor card and it’s registering uv in his basking area.
 
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KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
You can use aluminum foil behind the bulb till the new one comes
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Feezy18

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He doesn’t seem to have the appetite that i would think a juvenile would have. Could that be due to uvb? I’ve had him 2 weeks
 
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KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Yes and the relocation stress as well ---- its going to effect him --- the lack of UVB rays is going to effect the absorption of calcium of which will cause him not to eat -- that UVB is extremely important for the over all health --- lack of calcium will cause MBD among other health issues -
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Feezy18

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I’m sure he’ll end up like this habitat better then the one he had at PetSmart lol.. yea i made the mistake of buying from PetSmart but he was so cute lol well not sure if it’s a he or she yet
 
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