KeyBlu422":2cu5pho7 said:Opinions differ on minimum wattage and whether to have the bulb above or below a screen top. Many suggest going with the higher wattage Exo Terra desert compact uvb below screen or at least within 6-8 inches of the reptile. I have been using a 13w compact exo terra uvb desert version above screen at around 8 inches with no problem for the past 6 or so months but I will definitely update if ANYTHING happens. [...] While a compact is just fine for enclosures for I'd say up to 4 feet long, I wouldn't use one in an enclosure that is 6 or more feet long
Basking bulb is really dependent on a lot of things. Tank size, material, temp in the house, airflow around the tank, ect. They are fairly cheap, so you could get a couple and try them out or get a dimmer switch to adjust. The actual dome is fine, but i would get a different bulb. You can just buy a halogen floodlight bulb at the hardware store too. Most basking bulbs don't provide any UVB.jc555":22ox0lgz said:To answer all these questions, its unfortunate because most lighting equipment i had was all living things but not all, i had a all living things terrarium hood with a all living things bulb (Humid and warm which i will be already returning) i then had a all living things dome lamp (Can a dome lamp be bad for them too or is this one fine?) and a strong UVA basking bulb which isnt all living things which i will be returning because i thought it said UVB. And then all requisites inside the tank. As well what would you guys recommend for a wattage basking bulb? The closest reptile store in 45 minutes away and id like to get the right bulb the first time as well.
Taterbug":7ldkdden said:KeyBlu422":7ldkdden said:Opinions differ on minimum wattage and whether to have the bulb above or below a screen top. Many suggest going with the higher wattage Exo Terra desert compact uvb below screen or at least within 6-8 inches of the reptile. I have been using a 13w compact exo terra uvb desert version above screen at around 8 inches with no problem for the past 6 or so months but I will definitely update if ANYTHING happens. [...] While a compact is just fine for enclosures for I'd say up to 4 feet long, I wouldn't use one in an enclosure that is 6 or more feet long
Compact lamps aren’t a good choice, when other options are available. They have a safe spectrum, but the output area is pretty small. They are best for small reptiles in small enclosures. A 4’ enclosure is best served by a 22” tube. A good reflector can help redirect the light, but a lot of dome fixtures have painted interiors which doesn’t reflect UVB. The drop off from UVB being much to high and too low is a matter of a couple inches, where as tubes will have a much gentler gradient. Problems from LOW UVB won’t necessarily be noticeable in 6 months.
http://www.uvguide.co.uk/phototherapyphosphor-tests.htm#reflectors
OP, what is your basking light?
I’ve have very good luck ordering reptisun bulbs from amazon.com, never had one arrive broken and the prices are excellent. They are much better bulbs than the all living things one.
jc555":3ghvg7fg said:To answer all these questions, its unfortunate because most lighting equipment i had was all living things but not all, i had a all living things terrarium hood with a all living things bulb (Humid and warm which i will be already returning) i then had a all living things dome lamp (Can a dome lamp be bad for them too or is this one fine?) and a strong UVA basking bulb which isnt all living things which i will be returning because i thought it said UVB. And then all requisites inside the tank. As well what would you guys recommend for a wattage basking bulb? The closest reptile store in 45 minutes away and id like to get the right bulb the first time as well.
KeyBlu422":2qls7xjp said:Correction : I've actually used MVBs and compact uvb bulbs for the past years I've had him(over 5 years). I also used it on a few reptiles I had in the past for the time I had them. I don't know why I said 6 months. He doesn't have any kinks or protuding higher or lower jaw. Given where my tank is, a compact is truly my best option. But at his age, if his end is to come in a couple years, I want to absolutely provide the bestest care I can so I will likely be getting a tube uvb soon. Lastly, I said it was an option. I don't believe I said it was the best option, as I know that you must be more precise with distance away from uvb source when using a compact. And while a 22' tube would be great, I think a compact would still be fine, as it has with my dragon for the 1-2 years I've had him in his 4 foot long enclosure.
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