Scaley is going to be a traveling dragon. I currently have him in an 18x18x36 with a 24" T5 UVB, basking light, and CHE. He will be in that on weekends. On weekdays, he's going to have a 48x24x24. My husband is using the crossfire plans to build it, but I'm a little confused by the best lighting.
We have not been able to find a fixture for the T5 uvb at all, except for the dedicated reptile ones by reptisun. But after doing some reading, it looks like the T8 is fine if it's not blocked by a wire mesh screen. Is that true? If so, we should get a 36" bulb and 36" fixture and mount it inside the enclosure on the back at the top, correct?
For lights, what is the best light to use? The plans for the Crossfire are 7 years old, and now I'm finding it's almost impossible to find a non-LED light unless you get the specialized reptile ones from the pet store. Or does someone have another suggestion?
Because we do not prefer to keep our house warm enough for a reptile (seriously, how do you people far from the equator live in a house that doesn't need a CHE 24/7 to keep temps warm enough?!), he'll need a CHE. Is it okay to have one in the enclosure if there is no way for him to touch it? If not, what is an alternative?
Thanks!
We have not been able to find a fixture for the T5 uvb at all, except for the dedicated reptile ones by reptisun. But after doing some reading, it looks like the T8 is fine if it's not blocked by a wire mesh screen. Is that true? If so, we should get a 36" bulb and 36" fixture and mount it inside the enclosure on the back at the top, correct?
For lights, what is the best light to use? The plans for the Crossfire are 7 years old, and now I'm finding it's almost impossible to find a non-LED light unless you get the specialized reptile ones from the pet store. Or does someone have another suggestion?
Because we do not prefer to keep our house warm enough for a reptile (seriously, how do you people far from the equator live in a house that doesn't need a CHE 24/7 to keep temps warm enough?!), he'll need a CHE. Is it okay to have one in the enclosure if there is no way for him to touch it? If not, what is an alternative?
Thanks!