liviu_s_tudor
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Hey everyone ! I am really really sorry for this post , but I really want to prepare a very good environment for my beardie which will come around mid january.
I've read almost all posts regarding the UVB lighting from this forum , I kinda understand the differences between the 12% and 14% Arcadia bulbs , but I still have some questions :
note: the enclosure is a 4ft x 2ft x 2ft vivarium from PAL
- if I will go with the 14% + reflector attached to the ceiling then => my basking spot should be 10cm maximum 15cm high , right ?
- if I will go with 12% + reflector attache to the ceiling then => basking spot should be 20 - 25 cm high , right ?
*** until yesterday I wanted to go with 14% Dragon 39w but I am concerned that I will have to restrict his options of climbing etc .
If I will go with the 14% means that my beardie won't have enough vertical climbing options , correct ? I should encourage vertical climbing options for him or it doesn't matter too much ?
Another thing is the length of the tube :
- 24w & 22" is 55cm
- 39w & 34" is 85 cm
4ft = 121 cm .
I've read that the UVB should tube should be 2/3 from enclosure length , so it is ok to go with the 39watts and 85cm tube for my setup ?
Maybe I am overthinking this and I am worried too much , but I really want to provide him a nice setup and a healthy habitat !
After the holidays , when I return home I will get the enclosure and start installing the lights, substrate, decor and work on temperatures.
Will try to post a picture with him also
I've read almost all posts regarding the UVB lighting from this forum , I kinda understand the differences between the 12% and 14% Arcadia bulbs , but I still have some questions :
note: the enclosure is a 4ft x 2ft x 2ft vivarium from PAL
- if I will go with the 14% + reflector attached to the ceiling then => my basking spot should be 10cm maximum 15cm high , right ?
- if I will go with 12% + reflector attache to the ceiling then => basking spot should be 20 - 25 cm high , right ?
*** until yesterday I wanted to go with 14% Dragon 39w but I am concerned that I will have to restrict his options of climbing etc .
If I will go with the 14% means that my beardie won't have enough vertical climbing options , correct ? I should encourage vertical climbing options for him or it doesn't matter too much ?
Another thing is the length of the tube :
- 24w & 22" is 55cm
- 39w & 34" is 85 cm
4ft = 121 cm .
I've read that the UVB should tube should be 2/3 from enclosure length , so it is ok to go with the 39watts and 85cm tube for my setup ?
Maybe I am overthinking this and I am worried too much , but I really want to provide him a nice setup and a healthy habitat !
After the holidays , when I return home I will get the enclosure and start installing the lights, substrate, decor and work on temperatures.
Will try to post a picture with him also