KarrieRee":1tvduu7c said:The UVB what kind is it? Is it a coil? And where in the tank is it?
Karrie
KarrieRee":ct7ghv1z said:Ok here is some info on that subject---Which UVB light should I use?
The best UVB light is a ReptiSun 10.0 fluorescent tube HO (Or Arcardia 12% in the UK). Compact or coil bulbs do not emit the proper amount of UVB light for a bearded dragon, and should not be used. Other brands, such as the Zilla Desert Series and ReptiGlo have been known to cause eye problems and other health issues with bearded dragons, and should be avoided. The reason that some UVB lights (Zilla, ReptiGlo, coils/compacts, ect.) are considered dangerous is because the wavelength of UVB that they emit is shorter and more intense than the wavelength of the "safe" lights (ReptiSun, Arcadia).
UVB lights should be replaced every 6 months. The T5’s are a strong bulb and only need to be replaced once a year – the T 8 every 6 months--- where as the T 8 are not as strong—they need to be placed inside the tank the T 5 10.0 bulb approx 10-11 inches from basking spot – the T 8 approx 6-8 inches from basking spot—the cover needs to be off the bulb for full effect of the UVB rays--
I would recommend getting that changed out as soon as you can --
Karrie
KarrieRee":2hvwy36z said:No-- have you been using this bulb for how long? I can't remember if this bulb is ok to use or not-- I just know that most on this forum use/ recommend the bulbs that I gave info on-- you can see who else responds to your post and go from there-- usually when there behavior changes and stop eating etc it has something to do w/ the lighting---
Karrie
KarrieRee":2c844p5e said:Still offer her food and see if she starts eating--
Karrie
KarrieRee":yuui6kw8 said:The clear plastic cover should be off the bulb -- if its a regular fixture shouldnt make a difference w/ the UVB-- its the bulb -- so if you have the Zilla fixture w/ the cover off the bulb and the bulb being the Reptisun 10 T 8 thats good - it should be in the tank and approx 8-10 inches from basking spot--
Karrie
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