uvb help

  1. alyssa2704

    UVB reflector- is it necessary?

    Hi! Is a UVB reflector necessary? The reading is perfect without the reflector (i’ll insert a picture) but when I add it, it reads about 9-10. If the reflector is necessary I will cut out some of the top and put mesh there so I can place the UVB on top of the cage instead on the roof. I’ve been...
  2. neelaluoma

    UVB Lighting

    Hello, So this might be a dumb question. But I have the T8 Zilla 18in 15 watt UVB tube fixture…but I was informed it was not strong enough. I purchased the ZooMed T5 HO UVB tub fixture but it was only 14in. (which I didn’t realize) Do I order a new light that’s bigger(if so which one)? Or can...
  3. T

    Do I need to get a 24" uvb & fixture?

    Hi Everyone, I have a 2x2x4 zenhabitat with a zoomed T5 36" uvb mounted inside. My Grandbeardie Puck seems to be on the cool side of his tank pretty often and isnt very active. His basking spot it 105 degrees, 12" from the UVB. I pull him out of the dark corner crawls into out from under the...
  4. C

    What fixture needed for 34in 39W T5 HO?

    Hello everyone! This is my first post here. I’ve had my beardie Chester for soon to be 6 years. I am looking to upgrade my entire set up, and most importantly my UVB set-up. I’m looking at a 34in 39W reptisun 10.0 T5 HO. I can’t seem to find any fixtures for this length of bulb. Does anyone...
  5. L

    I need help please!

    Hi everyone! I’m new to the forum and still pretty new to owning a dragon. I need some help. I’ve done lots of research and tried different products and tried different ways of setting up the tank and I’m just at a loss here. I did just fill out the account info on the products/setup I’m...
  6. S

    How long can a bearded dragon go without a UVB tube? Has anyone else dealt with Zoo Med’s return policy?

    Hi! So I woke up this morning and my three month old reptisun uvb fixture was not working. I went and bought a new bulb, and it still doesn’t work. It’s the fixture itself that is broken. I have contacted zoo med since it is still under warranty, but with it being a holiday weekend, and it...
  7. Monpetitchou

    Bump on base of tail + uvb question

    First off, I want to preface this that I have a vet appt next week ! I noticed last week there is this bump at the base of the tail along the spine (first photo). Looking at old photos from January, I don’t think it was there before (tho I never actually felt for it like how I am with this...
  8. Z

    HELP ME PLEASE

    I just adopted this little guy and he is so dehydrated and needs uv so bad. this is how I got him. im planning on getting the usb in a new thing with a reflector but also mount it inside his enclosure. Now I don't know if this thing was built for a beardie because there are no ramps to even...
  9. B

    UVB/basking help asap

    So, i’ve read lots of info on lights, but all the lengths/wattages/types are so confsuing, so I just need some direct answers if possible tank info- -currently has heat coil, uvb coil, and basking light -beleieve it is a 40 gallon, 36x18x18 -has a plastic splitter splitting the top metal mesh...
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