Check UVB

[Astrid.C]

Need help to confirm do I need to make any changes to UVB.

Recently my dragon started hiding again. He stared at the UVB tube. When UVB off, he will come out himself in the morning but not when the UVB is on (only tested 1 day).

Started since 11 Mar 2024, the first Reptisun T5 UVB tube has been 9 months now, I think it should be the first thing to check. So I changed to a brand new tube. But, my dragon still hiding (only tested 1 day).

Then, I ask ChatGPT, it suggests to check flicker using phone camera, because aging tube might cause flicker that only dragon can see but not us. So I did and here are the videos.

Tube type is : Brand new Reptisun UVB 10.0 T5 HO
From the video is it the flicker that affecting dragon? But when I test with the old tube (which he is ok previously) got the same flicker as well. Possible due to the hood has spoiled and no longer able to control the flicker? Because the hood is not from Zoomed I use China hood.

Round type : Exo Terra UVB 200 13w
Almost having the same flicker as the t5 tube, is this normal or can affect dragon?

So the main question here is does the flicker in the videos affect my dragon? Because he has been hiding. The videos are taken in slow-motion mode 240fps as suggested by ChatGPT.

 

[hdochow]

@xp29 didn't you have bulbs that flickered like this when on camera?

i use the arcadia pro t-5 set up with the 12% bulb myself. i have never had problems like this with them.

 

[Astrid.C]

@xp29 didn't you have bulbs that flickered like this when on camera?

i use the arcadia pro t-5 set up with the 12% bulb myself. i have never had problems like this with them.

hi, did you test with slow motion mode with 240fps?

as per i test normal video is unable to see the flickers

also, 120fps can only see very slight flickers as compared to 240fps

not sure how sensitive are dragons' eyes

 

[xp29]

@xp29 didn't you have bulbs that flickered like this when on camera?

i use the arcadia pro t-5 set up with the 12% bulb myself. i have never had problems like this with them.

I did indeed. I'll link my post about it.

 

[xp29]

hi, did you test with slow motion mode with 240fps?

as per i test normal video is unable to see the flickers

also, 120fps can only see very slight flickers as compared to 240fps

not sure how sensitive are dragons' eyes

I had 4 ZooMed setups fail within a few months, one right out of the box.
I'll post links to my post about them.

 

[xp29]

ZooMed light fixture issues revisited | Enclosures

I posted a thread yesterday about having issues with 2 outta 4 Zoomed fixtures. So i was going through my pictures last night and came across a video I had forgotten. Snicker Doodle had been being silly, but of course by the time i got the camera on she stopped.What is interesting about the...

www.beardeddragon.org

The rolling light was making my guys go crazy. Within a few days of replacing them they calmed down.

 

[Astrid.C]

ZooMed light fixture issues revisited | Enclosures

I posted a thread yesterday about having issues with 2 outta 4 Zoomed fixtures. So i was going through my pictures last night and came across a video I had forgotten. Snicker Doodle had been being silly, but of course by the time i got the camera on she stopped.What is interesting about the...

www.beardeddragon.org

The rolling light was making my guys go crazy. Within a few days of replacing them they calmed down.

It's like in a disco party omg. I'm glad that you find it out and replaced, lucky beardies.

So it seems the flickering not coming from brand and tube/bulb type but might be the batch, I should keep changing till I get the right one?

 

[Claudiusx]

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[xp29]

It's like in a disco party omg. I'm glad that you find it out and replaced, lucky beardies.

So it seems the flickering not coming from brand and tube/bulb type but might be the batch, I should keep changing till I get the right one?

I think the ballast in the fixtures were bad in my lights. I replaced them all with Arcadia pro t5 12% desert lights and fixtures. I haven had any more issues.

 

[Astrid.C]

I think the ballast in the fixtures were bad in my lights. I replaced them all with Arcadia pro t5 12% desert lights and fixtures. I haven had any more issues.

hi wish to confirm, the Arcadia is tested using slow motion video mode at 120 or 240fps?

 

[xp29]

hi wish to confirm, the Arcadia is tested using slow motion video mode at 120 or 240fps?

I didn't check mine in slow motion. The ZooMed failure was seen in normal speed video. The Arcadias I checked the same way when I switched to them. They looked stable in normal speed.

 

[Astrid.C]

Hi I found this guide from Arcadia website but still wish to double confirm, for a 16.5 inches tank, to mount the UVB below the mesh top inside tank, I should be getting T5 12% UVB not 14% right?

 

[KarrieRee]

Hi I found this guide from Arcadia website but still wish to double confirm, for a 16.5 inches tank, to mount the UVB below the mesh top inside tank, I should be getting T5 12% UVB not 14% right?

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Yep a 14% is too strong for a 16" tall tank - if you went to a 24" high tank then you could use the 14% but 12% is just as good

 

[xp29]

Hi I found this guide from Arcadia website but still wish to double confirm, for a 16.5 inches tank, to mount the UVB below the mesh top inside tank, I should be getting T5 12% UVB not 14% right?

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Unless your beardie can get really close to the bulb under the screen is better. If they can get within 4 or 5 inches oh the bulb I'd put it above the screen.

 

[Astrid.C]

Yep a 14% is too strong for a 16" tall tank - if you went to a 24" high tank then you could use the 14% but 12% is just as good

Thanks Karrie. To triple confirm, this can be the correct link to buy from right?

Arcadia Pro T5 12% 24W 22Inch UVB Desert Kit D3 Lamp Reptile Lighting Unit | eBay

The Arcadia Reptile ProT5 UV-B Kit arrives complete with high quality electronics, a highly effective but removable reflector and a choice of High Output T5 UVB lamp. - Includes T5 UVB Tube. The ProT5Kit reflector has 2 angles of reflection from the side of each curve.

www.ebay.com