I have a 4x2x2 custom enclosure.
When doing this, I completely forgot to factor in height for the T8 bulb.
Quick background...I was under the impression that a T5 bulb can only be used OUTSIDE of an enclosure (like the 36'' one I have right now sitting on top of his screen).
I was informed that a T8 should be used INSIDE the enclosure. So I purchased a T8. I screwed up by not thinking of height.
So look at the pic, I created basically two basking areas for him. One on the tree, and the main flat area.
I was testing things out and realized the height issue. I am not talking about basking light, I am talking about his basking spot compared to his UVB light.
The main basking area is 17 inches from the T8. The tree would be around 11 inches.
I have two options...I can return this light, and re-use the Reptisun T5 hood I have, and just make some custom brackets to hold it to the ceiling. But would that work? Can you use a T5 inside, and if so, what is the correct height from his back to the UVB?
I can continue to use the T8, but I would need to raise his basking spot I believe. Can someone tell me the correct height from his back to the T8 needs to be?
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When doing this, I completely forgot to factor in height for the T8 bulb.
Quick background...I was under the impression that a T5 bulb can only be used OUTSIDE of an enclosure (like the 36'' one I have right now sitting on top of his screen).
I was informed that a T8 should be used INSIDE the enclosure. So I purchased a T8. I screwed up by not thinking of height.
So look at the pic, I created basically two basking areas for him. One on the tree, and the main flat area.
I was testing things out and realized the height issue. I am not talking about basking light, I am talking about his basking spot compared to his UVB light.
The main basking area is 17 inches from the T8. The tree would be around 11 inches.
I have two options...I can return this light, and re-use the Reptisun T5 hood I have, and just make some custom brackets to hold it to the ceiling. But would that work? Can you use a T5 inside, and if so, what is the correct height from his back to the UVB?
I can continue to use the T8, but I would need to raise his basking spot I believe. Can someone tell me the correct height from his back to the T8 needs to be?