need help with uvb lighting

[lilmaambeardie]

I have a baby beardie and it’s currently in a 20gal tank I plan on upgrading her tank real soon it’s gonna be the 4’x2’x2’ https://www.zenhabitats.com/products/zen-habitat-w-wood-panels . what size fixture & repti sun bulb would work best for the tank(s)?

 

[KarrieRee]

I have 2 Zen Habitats and use a 24" fixtures w/ a Arcadia 12% bulb in one tank and a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 in the other tank - both are inside the tanks and approx 12-15 inches from basking decor- you can use a Arcadia 14% bulb but you need a low decor piece for it in the tank - I have the 14% in the one tank now that is getting changed out to the T5 next month -- that fixture at the moment is strapped to the top of the tank and basking decor piece is approx 18 inches --- the 14% bulb is a real strong bulb - I wanted to go w/ another Arcadia 12% but they were sold out so its getting switched to the Reptisun -- if you need to see the tank let me know I will post a pic of it
Karrie

 

[lilmaambeardie]

A pic would be super helpful ! & what fixture do you use / recommend ? I wanna make sure I get the right kind for the reptisun 10.0 T5 bulb, thank you !

 

[KarrieRee]

Blazes tank -- I use a Zoo Med in both tanks --- check this website out they are reasonable on shipping everything comes Fed Ex and they are fast
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-t5-ho-terrarium-hood.html
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-12-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-t5.html
I see they are out of stock on the fixtures --- go figure but you can look at other places for the fixture - at least you can see what they look like
Karrie

 

[lilmaambeardie]

thank you ,now I know what to look for . I know my PetSmart sells the zoo med ones in store so I could pick it up this week, I was thinking of ordering this one https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html as it is a bit cheaper but I am will to spend more if it is better/safer for my beardie . Do you think the zoo med fixture would be the best choice between the two?

 

[KarrieRee]

That is good just dont use the bulb that comes w/ it -- it is not for reptiles so get either the Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb or the Arcadia 12% bulb both are real good bulbs-- the Zoo Med would be the best but if you cant afford it get the Vivarium --
Karrie

 

[lilmaambeardie]

Okay I’ll probably just go with the zoo med one. What is the difference between the regular t5 fixture from zoo med & the HO one or is it all the same ? Because I found the HO one on another site but just thought I’d ask before I buy it

 

[KarrieRee]

You need the HO- it stands for high out put
Karrie