15.0 UVB Bulb

[shakeroll123]

Is 15.0 26 watts uvb bulb acceptable and good for bearded dragons?

 

[KarrieRee]

Is 15.0 26 watts uvb bulb acceptable and good for bearded dragons?

Personally I do not like coil uvb's seen too many health issues/ death w/ them - a long tube fixture is best imo- if you need recommendations we can give you some

 

[shakeroll123]

Personally I do not like coil uvb's seen too many health issues/ death w/ them - a long tube fixture is best imo- if you need recommendations we can give you some

I'll upgrade to long tube when my terrarium is done. But for now im im using a store box as an enclosure with acrylic on the front and sides. I did ask an expert at a petsore near me, he recommended the 15.0 26 watts bulb.

 

[xp29]

Be careful with pet store "experts" unless they have worked/been involved with the reptile hobby more times than not they really don't know.
Unless you know them to be experienced take what they say with a grain of salt. If you want a realistic run down of lights ask either @CooperDragon or @Claudiusx i know for sure they have tested extensively different setups using solarmeters.

 

[Claudiusx]

Moved by Moderator from Advanced Discussion to Enclosures

 

[Claudiusx]

Is 15.0 26 watts uvb bulb acceptable and good for bearded dragons?

To answer your question directly, no.
I can get into the reasons why, if you want, but it sounds like you've already made up your mind that you are keeping the bulb for the time being.

-Brandon