Help!! New Beardie not eating.

[Ztesch]

Well ya worst case scenario I will have to go that route. There are 24 inch fixtures that have a plug but they are black lights. The ones I have been looking at are 20 watts and have a reflector. They dont say if its a T-8 or T-5 but it may be worth looking into. Would that work?
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1609408176697040748?lsf=seller:1327510,store:4587489715955864428&prds=oid:2188587967397356349&q=24+fluorescent+blacklight+fixture&hl=en&ei=OSPyWsP1OebD_Qae8reoBw&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAjwlcXXBRBhEiwApfHGTWmrBcFzB8eKHPccqr-vRMabVTeJFliwOpg5lzISjaNPMTfD2k5RMxoCuVAQAvD_BwE
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marq-Lighting-BL24M-Marq-24-fluorescent-Uv-Fixture-W-Metal/887012714?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1330&adid=22222222228131620771&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=237949403485&wl4=pla-391488660928&wl5=9021506&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=100362769&wl11=online&wl12=887012714&wl13=&veh=sem
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Eliminator-R-Lighting-E123-24-E-123-Black-24-Light/46946221?athcpid=46946221&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVAV&athieid=v0&athstid=CS002&athguid=466001f5-81361a10-fe6b25d2d0f9daac&athena=true

 

[CooperDragon]

Those are T8. They don't have good reflectors behind the bulbs though and that makes a big difference in output with the T8s. ZooMed makes a T8 version of their hood. I have the T5 version of it and it's pretty good in terms of output. Maybe that would work http://www.lllreptile.com/products/34497-zoo-med-repti-sun-terrarium-hood-24-inch

 

[budzoboy]

for about the same amount, you could get a sunblaster t5 fixture with a reflector,
mine works very well

 

[Ztesch]

for about the same amount, you could get a sunblaster t5 fixture with a reflector,
mine works very well

So this Nano tech T-5 fixture with reflector is all I would need. I wouldnt have to switch out the bulb for a reptisun 10.0 HO bulb?
https://growershouse.com/sun-blaster-nanotech-t5-ho-fixture-2-ft-1-lamp-strip-light-w-reflector. If thats the case I will order it rite now.

 

[CooperDragon]

You would need a 22'' T5 bulb for it. Those are excellent fixtures though and in the long run it's better to invest in a T5 since they have better UVB output and the bulbs last much longer before needing replacement (at least a year).

This bulb will work well in that fixture
http://www.reptilebasics.com/arcadia-desert-12-uvb/arcadia-d3-12-uvb-t5-bulb-22/

 

[Ztesch]

So I went with the Reptisun 24 in T8 fixture. I understand its weaker but I will place in the enclosure and make sure it hitting the basking spot at the rite range. Thanks everyone for all the help and suggestions.

 

[CooperDragon]

Yeah if it's 6-8'' away it should be OK with that reflector. The bulb should be replaced every 6 months or so as it degrades.

 

[Ztesch]

Ya eventually I will upgrade to the T-5.