KarrieRee":wvvbqoqg said:Good temp I forgot to ask the 5.0 bulb is that a Reptisun bulb?
Karrie
KarrieRee":grvaw6ux said:Good temp I forgot to ask the 5.0 bulb is that a Reptisun bulb?
Karrie
Thanks, but isn't the zilla I already have essentially the same exact thing?KarrieRee":28g6km95 said:https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html
this comes w/ the 5.0 bulb keep it you can use for a back up
here is the bulb
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-t5.html you will need a 22" bulb
Karrie
I just got rid off the tank screen as for it was blocking too much of the heat from entering. But now I see, I figured the T8 was stronger because it was a higher number :lol:KarrieRee":dvtahg2b said:The 24" fixture is longer and covers more area- the T 8 bulb requires closer distance and is not as strong as the T 5- the zoo med fixture is a better fixture and you cannot get a T 5 bulb in a 18" fixture-- the distance for a T 5 is 12-15 inches wheres the T 8 needs to be 6-8- for maximum effectiveness-- plus depending on the screen if it's a wide holed they can be placed on top but I think you said yours is a thicker screen so it would need to go in the tank the screen blocks 30% of those rays
Karrie
Awesome. I decided to buy one considering it will just solve the problem all together. Thanks so much for your help i really appreciate itKarrieRee":18tktlzl said:It's up to you I have a zilla fixture that is/ was used on a 20 gallon w/ the Reptisun T 8 -- but usually bigger tanks like the 40 + gallon a 24" fixture is better especially if you upgrade the tank to a 75-120 gallon-- it's recommended that the fixture not be the same length as the tank-- they need to be able to get out of those rays w/ out hiding from them
Karrie
Im pleased that he has started eating his mealworms again, the zilla must be doing a decent job for the time being. But, I have noticed that he does close his eyes/ wink and doesnt move all too much. Could the reptisun coming in solve this?KarrieRee":1pzgj8pl said:Ok so when you get it hang it inside the tank approx 12-15 inches from basking decor piece - you want it directly over him
Karrie
But its not only when hes basking, he'll be on the cool side of his tank of in the cricket tank eating and still have his eyes closed for the most partKarrieRee":2sifgdsn said:They all close their eyes when basking --- the Reptisun bulb shouldnt be causing any issues if its not shining in his eyes -- that is why we recommend the bulb be directly above them -- its when the eyes are swollen and watering etc from a UVB is a issue - and alot of coils cause that issue-- if hes closing his eyes or one hes basking and enjoying the UVB --
Karrie