M mannythebeardie Member Jan 17, 2019 #1 I have a 55 gallon tank and i’m wondering if this is correct lighting: Exo Terra Desert UVB 150 Reptile Lamp, 26-w bulb https://www.chewy.com/exo-terra-desert-uvb-150-reptile/dp/124016?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Exo%20Terra&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66vM7s713wIViJ-zCh223wi6EAQYCyABEgJu-PD_BwE Zoo Med Repti Basking Reptile Spot Lamp, 150-watt https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-repti-basking-reptile-spot/dp/126604?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Zoo%20Med&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZD_r8_13wIVkZ-fCh3Y_QMoEAQYASABEgIPTvD_BwE
I have a 55 gallon tank and i’m wondering if this is correct lighting: Exo Terra Desert UVB 150 Reptile Lamp, 26-w bulb https://www.chewy.com/exo-terra-desert-uvb-150-reptile/dp/124016?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Exo%20Terra&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66vM7s713wIViJ-zCh223wi6EAQYCyABEgJu-PD_BwE Zoo Med Repti Basking Reptile Spot Lamp, 150-watt https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-repti-basking-reptile-spot/dp/126604?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Zoo%20Med&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZD_r8_13wIVkZ-fCh3Y_QMoEAQYASABEgIPTvD_BwE
CooperDragon BD.org Sicko Staff member Moderator Jan 17, 2019 #2 The 150w ZooMed light is probably about right (that depends on the surface temp measurements you take). The UVB light isn't powerful enough for a tank that size. You're best off using a 22'' T5 tube like this http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/
The 150w ZooMed light is probably about right (that depends on the surface temp measurements you take). The UVB light isn't powerful enough for a tank that size. You're best off using a 22'' T5 tube like this http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/
M mannythebeardie Member Original Poster Jan 17, 2019 #3 is there anyway I can use two of the uvb lights I showed? I am a little short on money and can’t afford a tube
is there anyway I can use two of the uvb lights I showed? I am a little short on money and can’t afford a tube
CooperDragon BD.org Sicko Staff member Moderator Jan 17, 2019 #4 I'd save for a T5 uvb but in the mean time I'd say your best bet is to use a 26w UVB200 which will fit in a screw type fixture. That should sit about 6-8'' above the main basking area for best results. https://www.petmountain.com/product/exo-terra-reptile-uvb-200-ho-bulb?variant=8332
I'd save for a T5 uvb but in the mean time I'd say your best bet is to use a 26w UVB200 which will fit in a screw type fixture. That should sit about 6-8'' above the main basking area for best results. https://www.petmountain.com/product/exo-terra-reptile-uvb-200-ho-bulb?variant=8332