Lighting

[spikethebeardieeeee]

Hello. I have a 40 gallon tank and I am getting a new uvb light for my beardie. Is this light okay? https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-9...+-+1.5+ft,+1+bulb+-+6400k,aps,110&sr=8-1&th=1

I also will be placing it on top of the mesh on top of the tank.

 

[xp29]

The fixture is good, but you'll need to get a ZooMed or Arcadia bulb for it.

 

[KarrieRee]

Hello. I have a 40 gallon tank and I am getting a new uvb light for my beardie. Is this light okay? https://www.amazon.com/Sunblaster-904297-NanoTech-Fixture-Reflector/dp/B00AKKUBDQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NDTCST40J2BJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KqV8sWTPpH0joh5JXmM3BdrezGtSeLzupk-1rtJ9aDYMMpHL5eCv_kKNcNiPT8u2jLessYQmxAPZvZfGuOnBKLHJqhDEsBi9rbLPRUROBn6_3-f6Ini8SoNlU8MeFv_sdwgUbCVBgkE9z60cq9fmuqta9UkUrNhCXggDie6efaNuv56oaveKZTh-5eS_KDy5FNOCfvaWHge78YHBzX7cKHAaSEgi2MoeimBzpZgMePcn972mRs3WJqQZPw_OkNuboaD0Kf7EePHl2jnrRBzRMTc8HNRlU6OO52bdLD7YZ0Q.SdTntdMVFahE8BmzPgr0m6_ofnK1RpfEOYIBjorKFfA&dib_tag=se&keywords=SunBlaster+NanoTech+T5+HO+Fixture+-+1.5+ft,+1+Bulb+-+6400K&qid=1725322626&sprefix=sunblaster+nanotech+t5+ho+fixture+-+1.5+ft,+1+bulb+-+6400k,aps,110&sr=8-1&th=1

I also will be placing it on top of the mesh on top of the tank.

If the screen is a wide hole type it can go on top if its a fine mesh it needs to be unobstructed and as XP stated please get the two bulbs recommended - if you need more help please ask

 

[spikethebeardieeeee]

Are you able to send links that you would think are best. Thank you both for your replies!!

Is this okay? https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Rept...eptile+terrarium+lamp,+24-watt,aps,119&sr=8-8

 

[KarrieRee]

Are you able to send links that you would think are best. Thank you both for your replies!!

Is this okay? https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptisun-T5-Ho-Fluorescent/dp/B00AQU8GF0/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2MO20ZGAZY1DW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QBJmpkiuiFwGboSvV9ltgSolCYE8ZKhYW_V0Ww4tld_iWybUAZhGlKYeSwhKLwI2hZ22qh1s3J06qwSE_sppbo4dDlc3XHQplipTbUL8fQR2AjceWPJGpnNxN8iV2rgockrC8dzQFKMcF0WQUTE33ynH7cv_CMMThj6qf-R8dI0t3AkTyMSH3Utn0S7siH1O7RLy8YeOmEtpyQmfSuuAX0f8-woKHYD1zGdJy7yPs54sqOeAyENfUoMwRMWDLEza24XebFJwn1fn75BxSR0kbg.2Wl8DwlKVOW89q1k6o3ILZpR0C7b5Bc_gGrpBbNH2sQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=Zoo+Med+ReptiSun+10.0+UVB+T5+HO+Reptile+Terrarium+Lamp,+24-watt&qid=1725326899&sprefix=zoo+med+reptisun+10.0+uvb+t5+ho+reptile+terrarium+lamp,+24-watt,aps,119&sr=8-8

I will send links tomorrow - the 5.0 is not strong enough- you want a 10.0 bulb or a Arcadia 12% 24 watt-

 

[spikethebeardieeeee]

Okay. Thank you!

 

[KarrieRee]

I will send links tomorrow - the 5.0 is not strong enough- you want a 10.0 bulb or a Arcadia 12% 24 watt-

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO - Hight Output Linear Lamp for desert reptile terrariums. Shop all lighting supplies at Pangea Reptile

www.pangeareptile.com

Arcadia 12% UVB T5 HO

Offering a significant increase in both visible light and UV output compared with T8 lamps of similar length. For Desert Species 12% UVB for the synthesis of vitamin D3 30% UVA Produces excellent natural colors 100%+ more visible light than equivalent length D3+ T8 lamp (un-reflected) 95% more...

www.pangeareptile.com

 

[spikethebeardieeeee]

Thank you for the links! I will get the second one. So if I get the fixture that I posted in the beginning and get the light bulb of the second link, I will be okay?

 

[KarrieRee]

Thank you for the links! I will get the second one. So if I get the fixture that I posted in the beginning and get the light bulb of the second link, I will be okay?

Yes the fixture should take the 22" bulb -- change it out in approx 10-11 months --

 

[spikethebeardieeeee]

Okay! Thank you so much!

 

[spikethebeardieeeee]

Do you have any recommendations for heat bulbs?

 

[KarrieRee]

Do you have any recommendations for heat bulbs?

Did you say what size the tank is? Your screen on a smaller tank like a 40-50 gallon if a wide hole can sit on the top -- 75-120 gallon it needs to go inside the tank -- basking bulbs Flukers basking -- Exo Terra Intense or Arcadia Halogen are good -- Flukers can be purchased thru Walmart ordered on line --

 

[spikethebeardieeeee]

I have a 40 gallon tank. Thank you again! I will look at those bulbs

 

[KarrieRee]

I have a 40 gallon tank. Thank you again! I will look at those bulbs

The screen on the tank is a fine mesh or a wide hole type- the UVB's placement and distance will be determined by that