Hood for tube uvb

[Mishbenz]

Hello, I’m going to buy a tube uvb light for my Beardie and I was wondering if I can use a generic hood or a “special” lizard hood?

 

[Sixxx]

Honestly all depends on your UVB tube, though I recommend it being a T8 Reptisun 10.0. If your tube is in the tank, you don't even need a hood.

 

[Mishbenz]

Honestly all depends on your UVB tube, though I recommend it being a T8 Reptisun 10.0. If your tube is in the tank, you don't even need a hood.

How is it meant to work if it’s not connected to anything

 

[Sixxx]

You can connect the negative and positive cords to the tubing (i think thats how it works) and just stick your UVB tube to the back near the ceiling.

 

[JessPets]

Honestly all depends on your UVB tube, though I recommend it being a T8 Reptisun 10.0. If your tube is in the tank, you don't even need a hood.

I would actually recommend the t5 over the t8, it is much stronger and will last longer.

Most generic light housings will work, I just got the correct housing off of Amazon. When we say you don't need a hood, that is talking about the big, bulky things like this:

A simple light fixture like this works equally well, and is much cheaper:

Though it is best to get one with a reflector for optimal output.



Hope this helped!

 

[Drache613]

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