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It's likely a uvb issue. The t8 is not as strong as a t5. The fine mesh screen blocks a significant amount of uvb and i see can from you pic that it looks to be going though a steel screen as well.
With A t8 he is getting very little uvb. At a minimum i would move it inside his habitat. But honestly i would seriously consider getting a ho t5 10%or 12% bulb, i would put it inside also. If he has been lacking uvb for a while he will appreciate it. The distance for unobstructed t5 is 12 to 15 inches, t8 needs to be even closer.
Hi Karrie!It's a coincidence w/the storms- please move your uvb inside the tank or unobstruct it - it needs to be 6-8 inches directly above the basking decor and if the bulb is 6 months please change it out-- I would recommend upgrading to a 24" fixture T 5 - watch his behavior after adjusting the uvb - are you getting your surface basking temps w/ a digital probe thermometer-
Hi Karrie!
Thanks for responding. I've messaged you before with my tank specs and It's never been an issue with UVB on top. Even though he has a screen, his basking spot with UVB is right under it, definitely 6-8 inches. Here's a pic of his bulb specs. And yes I use a digital probe thermometer
this is what is posted above UVB: Reptisun 10.0 24" bulb T8 on top of the screen. So it does need to be unobstructed --- T 8's are not strong enough to go thru your screen - if I told you it was ok for a T 8 to be on top of screen my apologies it does need to be unobstructed --
The T 5 can sit on top of the screen but it must be a wide hole type -- you can take the screen off and place it on top or cut a hole in the screen so there is nothing there blocking the bulb or use these to hang insideOk! I will look into this. Do you know if the t5 can sit on top of a screen?? Honestly I'm just not comfortable with a light figure sitting inside my tank like that. Also, can you provide any links to the exact bulbs and/or fixtures?
Im actually reading up on the lighting guide here on BeardedDragon.org and it says a t5 is usually placed on top of the enclosure, and I have a wide mesh, so I think I will do that. I'll check the guide for some buying suggestions since I want to get the right dimensions.The T 5 can sit on top of the screen but it must be a wide hole type -- you can take the screen off and place it on top or cut a hole in the screen so there is nothing there blocking the bulb or use these to hang inside
3 M command Velcro fasteners- picture hanging wire –long plastic zip ties
here is some links to fixtures -- check your Pet Smart if you have one for this one they have started carrying it
24 watt 12% bulb Arcadia ProT5 12% UVB Bulb With Hood
24" fixture w/ a 22" Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb this fixture comes w/ a 5.0 bulb which is similar to the T 8 one you have now but its more for aquarium use Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Hood
Yes if its a wide screen it can go on top w/ basking decor directly under it 8-10 inches -- you dont want a fixture the same length of the tank -- a 24" is good for a 40 + gallon tank - if its over a 120 gallon tank 4x2x2 you will need a longer fixtureIm actually reading up on the lighting guide here on BeardedDragon.org and it says a t5 is usually placed on top of the enclosure, and I have a wide mesh, so I think I will do that. I'll check the guide for some buying suggestions since I want to get the right dimensions.
Thank you!!
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