KarrieRee":2wchf7qo said:How old is her UVB?
Karrie
KarrieRee":1sy7szs0 said:Is it the T 5 or a T 8--- if its the T 8 I would change it out - see if that helps w/ the appetite
Karrie
KarrieRee":9yvmkax7 said:There are 2 10.0 Tubes they are the T 5 or the T 8 -- look on your bulb it will tell you T 5 or T 8- if its the T8 they needs to be changed out every 6 months if its the T 5 once a year - we need to figure out if its the lighting causing her not to eat - that is why I asked --- so w/ it being inside the tank the T 8's must go inside but the T 5's can go inside as well
Karrie
KarrieRee":3dkmmxu0 said:If you get the T 5 I would try and leave it in the tank and mount it hanging from the screen -- you can use LONG plastic zip ties one towards each end so they dont slip off they would work good - you can also use picture wire hangers or fishing line -- but I would use the zip ties - you can always cut them off and use new ones if you had to rehang etc............. the T 5 is going to be a better bulb for her its stronger -- my guess it needs to be changed that is the first thing I would do ---- bulbs are like $20 - also you want the T 5 12-15 inches from her basking spot in the tank
Karrie
KarrieRee":1rj9pbyr said:Yes she needs a reflector --- those rays are going every where but to her --- here is a website to order one --http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/arcadia-t8-24-lamp-reflector/#--
No dont drill holes in the fixture --- wrap the zip ties around the fixture - your gonna need two people to get it hung in the tank - one zip tie on each end
--- like this
Karrie
KarrieRee":25osqejk said:It is up to you on re homing her --- the reflector should not cost that much did you go to the website I sent so for under $20 and new bulb should be around $40 you do not need to buy another fixture just get the reflector for the size of your fixture and put it in - --- since you have not had a reflector on that bulb I would say that has been a big cause of her not eating --- what kind of tank are you looking at getting her - the room you have her in is it a warm room or cold room - it plays a part in keeping her tank warm - is she on a dresser or stand or on the floor - you can insulate the back of the tank w/ Styrofoam just make sure its not touching the heating elements - some others on here can also give you ideas on other things to insulate as well - the pic I posted was to help you see how the fixture could be hung--
Karrie
KarrieRee":27po983s said:The reflector should still fit your fixture they are basically universal- her not getting the Ray's of that UVB is going to cause her not to eat-- how much are you looking to spend on a tank? Do you have someone who is a carpenter- that could build her a tank? That is another option - if that is an option look at the DIY board if that is an option- if not there are Zen habitats - what size tank is she in now? Zen's are 120 gallon - you can get them made out of pvc and they are really light--- go to http://www.zenhabitats.com
Karrie
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