T8 tube. Is there a way to make it work?Is your bulb a T5 or a T8? A T8 won't be powerful enough for that enclosure. A T5 will work from on top of the mesh, but you'll want to elevate the main basking area (or add branches to allow higher access) to within about 8-10'' of the bulb due to the screen intercepting some of the UVB. Having it set against the back like that should be OK. It will create a gradient with higher UVB along the back and less as you move forward. I have mine set up like that but in reverse with the UVB along the front (same enclosure).
A T8. Any way to make it work?I would change out the UVB brand of bulb go w/ a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 if your fixture is for a T 5 bulb -- or a Arcadia 12% bulb they are way better bulbs and depending on that bulb and your screen will determine the placement of the T 5 -- some can sit on top of your screen but it MUST BE a wide hole type of screen otherwise it does need to go inside the tank ---- T 8's MUST GO inside the tank regardless of the screen-- certain distance also is a requirement between the bulbs as well
Only inside the tank -- it must be 6-8 inches directly above the basking decor --- T 8's are not strong enough to go thru screen and for the size of the tank I recommend a T 5- T 8's need to be changed out every 6 months I recommend 5 --- a T 5's once a year I recommend a month prior to - if you need help w/ hanging it I can post some stuff that works goodA T8. Any way to make it work?
Yep I'd appreciate some help if possible. Altgough the light fixture that's keeping it in place is as long as the viv itselfOnly inside the tank -- it must be 6-8 inches directly above the basking decor --- T 8's are not strong enough to go thru screen and for the size of the tank I recommend a T 5- T 8's need to be changed out every 6 months I recommend 5 --- a T 5's once a year I recommend a month prior to - if you need help w/ hanging it I can post some stuff that works good
I use this its like a Velcro strap cut into strips then wrap around your fixture -- if you decide to switch to the T 5 the next fixture you get dont get as long as the tank -- a 24" or 30" for a 4x2x2 tank is good --Yep I'd appreciate some help if possible. Altgough the light fixture that's keeping it in place is as long as the viv itself
Also thank you very much
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Thank you but again the fixture's as long as the viv meaning it literally won't fit inI use this its like a Velcro strap cut into strips then wrap around your fixture -- if you decide to switch to the T 5 the next fixture you get dont get as long as the tank -- a 24" or 30" for a 4x2x2 tank is good --
Take the fixture and place it width wise directly over the basking decor 6-8 inches - you can place it on the end of the tank and butt your screen up to the uvb fixtureThank you but again the fixture's as long as the viv meaning it literally won't fit in
Or do you suggest I should tape the fixture to the tank after I take the lid off
Are you saying Arcadia is a better bulb than Reptisun or that both bulbs are better than what he has? (I'm new too so just clarifying)I would change out the UVB brand of bulb go w/ a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 if your fixture is for a T 5 bulb -- or a Arcadia 12% bulb they are way better bulbs and depending on that bulb and your screen will determine the placement of the T 5 -- some can sit on top of your screen but it MUST BE a wide hole type of screen otherwise it does need to go inside the tank ---- T 8's MUST GO inside the tank regardless of the screen-- certain distance also is a requirement between the bulbs as well
Both the reptisun and Arcadia bulbs are good- most others aren't as good as quality especially china bulbsAre you saying Arcadia is a better bulb than Reptisun or that both bulbs are better than what he has? (I'm new too so just clarifying)
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