Ive purchased a second tank today but noticed the metal/screen slot is too small for a dome fixture (heat 7") and a linear uvb bulb to fit! How do i go about this? Do i mount a t8 inside and heatbulb on the screen? Also what fixture would i need for a t8 to go inside? Heres the tank ( only bought for the tank ,will be replacing the lights)
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Our All Living Things Desert Kits is ideal for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, tortoises, and other desert species. The kit completes your desert reptiles' home and features a hinged mesh hood for easy access and cleaning.
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Features: Hinged mesh hood for easy access and cleaning <<<< I'd remove the hinged lid entirely and replace it with a solid timber lid (with holes cut to allow ventilation and the basking light's dome to sit on top . You'll find you wont need as much wattage in the basking globe to achieve the required basking temp (about 42degC) and a nice warm zone (30degC).
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Ive purchased a second tank today but noticed the metal/screen slot is too small for a dome fixture (heat 7") and a linear uvb bulb to fit! How do i go about this? Do i mount a t8 inside <<< the viv is 20in tall, a 10% or even a 14% T8 tube even in a reflector hood mounted UNDER THE SCREEN LID will not be adequate , you need a T5 10% - 12% UVB tube in a reflector hood MOUNTED UNDER THE MESH LID , to ensure the beardie gets adequate UVA and UVB and heatbulb on the screen? Also what fixture would i need for a t8 to go inside? Heres the tank ( only bought for the tank ,will be replacing the lights)
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Our All Living Things Desert Kits is ideal for bearded dragons, leopard geckos, tortoises, and other desert species. The kit completes your desert reptiles' home and features a hinged mesh hood for easy access and cleaning.
Only at PetSmart.
Features: Hinged mesh hood for easy access and cleaning <<<< I'd remove the hinged lid entirely and replace it with a solid timber lid (with holes cut to allow ventilation and the basking light's dome to sit on top . You'll find you wont need as much wattage in the basking globe to achieve the required basking temp (about 42degC) and a nice warm zone (30degC).
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