KarrieRee":13fv4fom said:The UVB on the back wall and no reflector is not good - he is not getting any UVB--- you need to get the UVB off the back wall and put in a fixture 24" w/ reflector -- the bulb is a what? Brand and bulb please
The temp should be higher than 95 - basking temps for a baby need to be 105-110 taken w/ a digital probe - I would move your basking decor higher or lower the bulb I see you have it on a stand correct? and see what you get for a reading -- But that UVB needs to be addressed now --- yes he is going thru relocation stress so his eating will be effected but you want him eating something - nothing is not good - take care of your UVB and it needs to go directly over him--- depending on the bulb if its a T 5 12-15 inches - if its a T 8 6-8 inches -- you should see a behavior difference immediately
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you can keep it for a back up its basically a T 8
Karrie
I also have another reptisun fluorescent bulb for the UVB but it is only 5% UVB, do you suggest changing it out?KarrieRee":afnji642 said:The UVB on the back wall and no reflector is not good - he is not getting any UVB--- you need to get the UVB off the back wall and put in a fixture 24" w/ reflector -- the bulb is a what? Brand and bulb please
The temp should be higher than 95 - basking temps for a baby need to be 105-110 taken w/ a digital probe - I would move your basking decor higher or lower the bulb I see you have it on a stand correct? and see what you get for a reading -- But that UVB needs to be addressed now --- yes he is going thru relocation stress so his eating will be effected but you want him eating something - nothing is not good - take care of your UVB and it needs to go directly over him--- depending on the bulb if its a T 5 12-15 inches - if its a T 8 6-8 inches -- you should see a behavior difference immediately
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html this comes w/ a 5.0 bulb you can keep it for a back up its basically a T 8
Karrie
KarrieRee":1m3y3qwy said:Yes change the bulb out it is a way better bulb - it is considered a T 8 the UVB should be directly above him -- the basking bulb should not be closer than 6 inches-- I would adjust the height of the stand accordingly- how far is it now?
Karrie
KarrieRee":1m3y3qwy said:Yes change the bulb out it is a way better bulb - it is considered a T 8 the UVB should be directly above him -- the basking bulb should not be closer than 6 inches-- I would adjust the height of the stand accordingly- how far is it now?
Karrie
KarrieRee":3pxpy130 said:Yes change the bulb out it is a way better bulb - it is considered a T 8 the UVB should be directly above him -- the basking bulb should not be closer than 6 inches-- I would adjust the height of the stand accordingly- how far is it now?
Karrie
KarrieRee":1cteap5j said:Yes all T 8's need to go inside the tank no cover over the bulb take the cover off if it's on-- you can hang the fixture w/ 3 M command Velcro fasteners--long plastic zip ties fishing line shoe laces potted plant wire hangers- get your fixture situated then have your basking decor directly underneath 6-8 inches-- what are getting for temps now? Get your temps correct along w/ that UVB and he should start eating
Karrie
And just today the little guy seems to be extremely fatigued/ cant keep his eyes open while basking, could that be stemming from having insufficient UVB?KarrieRee":19yqk83f said:Yes all T 8's need to go inside the tank no cover over the bulb take the cover off if it's on-- you can hang the fixture w/ 3 M command Velcro fasteners--long plastic zip ties fishing line shoe laces potted plant wire hangers- get your fixture situated then have your basking decor directly underneath 6-8 inches-- what are getting for temps now? Get your temps correct along w/ that UVB and he should start eating
Karrie
KarrieRee":1t9to5j0 said:He needs uvb-- get a piece of basking decor place it directly underneath- it needs to be 6-8 inches above him - he's not getting enough UVB the 10-12 is too far- what are your basking temps now?
Karrie
Yes it isKarrieRee":17g4wl18 said:Good temp I forgot to ask the 5.0 bulb is that a Reptisun bulb?
Karrie
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