Good evening. I'm new here, however I have learned a lot already! So thank you.
I have about a 5 week old little guy (maybe?) in a 20 gallon tank - 12 inches high. It has a mesh top. Reptisun 10.0 18 inch T8 in a Reptisun reflector hood. I know the mesh block a lot of the power, but does the reflector help to negate the weakening affects of the mesh? Should it be mounted inside?
The highest basking spot for now is around 4 inches. Def
make that higher?
He is not eating much. He is starting to shed (His tail and feet are white) and has only been home less than a week. He is active and extremely alert.
Thank you! I know similar questions s are asked all the time. I could not find one with my exact situation.
The T8 should be OK but I'd build access so he can get to within 6'' of the bulb if he wants to. When you build a larger tank for him I would switch to a T5.