I am building a new vivarium for dragon and lux.
my question is I still have a large reflector with 2x55w grow and flowering lamps.
(6500k and other I dont remember) I think the codes are daylight.
Will this be usable for my bearded dragons ? maybe with other lamps basicly its 2 folded t5 lamp.
I got one of those reptiglo ( rebranded now its exoterra or something)
But I know they are ****.
I really hope it can be used because its some serious output.
You can definitely use that if it fits the tank. Just keep the 6500k (daylight) bulb for some visible light and put a properly sized T5 bulb in next to it. Set the fixture about 12'' up from the basking area and it should be ready to go. I recommend using an Arcadia 12% T5 bulb.
That's a good point, I didn't consider the length of the fixture. That only needs to be slightly longer than your dragon and I wouldn't use one that is more than about 2/3 the length of your tank to allow for some lower UVB/shade areas away from the bulb. A good gradient is important. A really large enclosure using one of these would be quite nice though!
That's a good point, I didn't consider the length of the fixture. That only needs to be slightly longer than your dragon and I wouldn't use one that is more than about 2/3 the length of your tank to allow for some lower UVB/shade areas away from the bulb. A good gradient is important. A really large enclosure using one of these would be quite nice though!
You can also rig up screen or glass to knock down of eliminate UV to make a gradient and still use the light for a smaller cage.... it's just trickier.
I need to know if the output is good for bearded dragons. I think I can find details about the light wave thingies output of those lamps. its a bit hard to find though.
It should work with the appropriately sized UVB bulb. They are just T5 bulbs and should fit a T5 fixture. I'm not certain of the output without testing that fixture though. Does it have a smooth, shiny surface on the inside of the reflector? Or is it pitted like the outside?
I cannot read the page info but it needs to be a T5HO lamp and you will absolutely need to get a specialized UVB bulb for the dragon. Normal propagation lights (6500k) are fine for ambient light but reptile UV lamps are quite specialized and offbrands or UV producing propagation lamps can be dangerous.