Lights outside of Enclosure

[Zucchini]

We are trying to set up a light station outside of our Beardies enclosure. Our Beardie has everything she needs in her enclosure but if We are home she wants to be out with us. So we are worried she isn't getting enough uvb. My Husband works from home so she is out 4-6 hours a day.

Would you use a mvb or a T5? Our home is always 75 or warmer. Should we offer heat too? We wanted to set up something under this plant stand because it's her favorite spot.

We would welcome any suggestions.

Thank you

 

[KarrieRee]

We are trying to set up a light station outside of our Beardies enclosure. Our Beardie has everything she needs in her enclosure but if We are home she wants to be out with us. So we are worried she isn't getting enough uvb. My Husband works from home so she is out 4-6 hours a day.

Would you use a mvb or a T5? Our home is always 75 or warmer. Should we offer heat too? We wanted to set up something under this plant stand because it's her favorite spot.

We would welcome any suggestions.

Thank you

Cooperdragon has set ups around his house I am going to have him respond to your questions
@CooperDragon

 

[Hazel_Basil10]

I am not completely sure. I'll have others take a look

 

[xp29]

I would use the mvb for that. It's less hassle and with it not being in the enclosure the heat will disperse faster so it can be close enough for effective uvb.
I agree @CooperDragon is the best to ask though.

 

[Zucchini]

We decided to try the MVB. She seems pretty happy so far.

 

[CooperDragon]

MVB on a lamp stand is a good way to go. You don't need to worry as much about heat gradient with the large open space so set it at a good height for UVB output and she'll move around to get what she needs. I hope she enjoys being able to roam around and look outside. She may have a tendency to find a dark corner and fall asleep so just be sure to block off areas you can't reach easily to fetch her. Normal room temps won't be harmful to her as long as she's got basking spots available. The MVB should be enough, but if you want to add on to the setup you could put a plain basking lamp nearby in case she wants heat with no UVB. I've found that sometimes my guy prefers that so I offer both.