Is he getting enough of his UVA/UVB?

[kjbolanos]

I have a 4 month old Beardie named Toasty. He was recently moved to a much much larger wooden enclosure.
The temperatures on both the hot and cool sides are just right. (80F-70F cool side)
His basking spot is great. (95-110F depending on the temperature of the day)
He eats very well. (Up to 15 medium small crickets a day; dusted)
His poop is great.
He eats his vegetables no problem. (Mustard greens, snow peas; dusted)

But what I really want to know is if he is getting enough UVA/UVB?

-He used to have a 20 gallon glass tank with direct UVA/UVB tube light just inches from him with the basking light. Toasty had a very small case of MBD that improved within weeks. I am very afraid if his new enclosure would provide him with enough of his essential UVA/UVB because its quite far from his basking spot.

Why doesn't he move?

-He simply doesn't like to move around at least awT from his basking spot. (Yes, it is a good basking temp and yes the tank air temperature is quite perfect. I have a digital thermo). Thats why I had to move his UVA/UVB closer to his basking spot in his glass terrarium because he wouldn't walk around in his enclosure. But now that the lights are fixed to a specific spot in the enclosure, I can't do anything to adjust it.

I know people may suggest the mercury light since some of them do emit UVA/UVB, but we are unfortunatly on a tight budgey since they cost quite a lot.

Is this ok for Toasty? Is he getting enough UVA/UVB at this distance? And if possible, can someone tell me why he doesn't move much? Ill attach a photo.
(I am aware of the red bulb, please dont discuss about the bulb unless it does really have an factor).

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. You need a bright white basking light. Those red lights make it seem like its dusk. Also you need to put the basking light and uvb together so when he basks he gets uvb too. Other than that its a very nice habitat.

 

[diamc]

Where he is sitting, he really isn't getting enough UVB rays. Is it a T8 or T5 (high output) bulb?

Any idea what the ambient temp is in the middle of the tank?

It's possible that the red light is making him tired, it also makes them see everything in a red color. Bright white basking lights increase their activity level. A mercury vapor bulb would actually solve your problem.

 

[kingofnobbys]

ditch the rubbish red basking globe.

A nice colorless incandescent par38 spotty with appropriate wattage will do nicely if you can't afford a good quality MVB.

If it's a t8 , move it closer to where he basks and make sure it's rated at least 10%UVB.

How long are his lights on each day ?

The do settle down a bit as they get bigger, preferring to bask lots and nap passing bugs as they come in reach.

 

[kjbolanos]

Where he is sitting, he really isn't getting enough UVB rays. Is it a T8 or T5 (high output) bulb?

Any idea what the ambient temp is in the middle of the tank?

It's possible that the red light is making him tired, it also makes them see everything in a red color. Bright white basking lights increase their activity level. A mercury vapor bulb would actually solve your problem.

Its a ReptiGlo 10.0 T8

 

[kjbolanos]

ditch the rubbish red basking globe.

A nice colorless incandescent par38 spotty with appropriate wattage will do nicely if you can't afford a good quality MVB.

If it's a t8 , move it closer to where he basks and make sure it's rated at least 10%UVB.

How long are his lights on each day ?

The do settle down a bit as they get bigger, preferring to bask lots and nap passing bugs as they come in reach.

I cant move the uva/uvb light... Its fixed on the top.
And his lights are on like 10am-10pm.

 

[kingofnobbys]

ditch the rubbish red basking globe.

A nice colorless incandescent par38 spotty with appropriate wattage will do nicely if you can't afford a good quality MVB.

If it's a t8 , move it closer to where he basks and make sure it's rated at least 10%UVB.

How long are his lights on each day ?

The do settle down a bit as they get bigger, preferring to bask lots and nap passing bugs as they come in reach.

I cant move the uva/uvb light... Its fixed on the top.
And his lights are on like 10am-10pm.

It's easily detached from the top and can easily be repositioned on the back wall.

how tall is the tank ?

12 hour light cycle is way too short, more like winter in their natural range. I'd be bumping that up by about 3 hours per day.

 

[Drache613]

Moved by Moderator from Health to Enclosures

 

[kjbolanos]

ditch the rubbish red basking globe.

A nice colorless incandescent par38 spotty with appropriate wattage will do nicely if you can't afford a good quality MVB.

If it's a t8 , move it closer to where he basks and make sure it's rated at least 10%UVB.

How long are his lights on each day ?

The do settle down a bit as they get bigger, preferring to bask lots and nap passing bugs as they come in reach.

I cant move the uva/uvb light... Its fixed on the top.
And his lights are on like 10am-10pm.

It's easily detached from the top and can easily be repositioned on the back wall.

how tall is the tank ?

12 hour light cycle is way too short, more like winter in their natural range. I'd be bumping that up by about 3 hours per day.

It is exactly 24 inches tall