jkratman
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Hi Everyone,
I don't post often, but often lurk.
Hoping someone can help me out with a question for Finster. See here about him: viewtopic.php?f=44&t=254235
I have a T5 Reptisun 10.0 in a 22" fixture w/ reflector. It's about 14" off the basking spot, maybe 13" off Finster's back. Enclosure is standard crossfire size, 4x2x2. Basking temp 105-110, cool side 79-84, nightime no less than 65. Main feeders are BSF, collards, etc, all stuff from the approved list, good variety. He still insists on eating pellets Also, drinks from a bowl, so well hydrated.
Finster was hiding a lot, though eating and excreting everyday, seemed happy enough, very active, but he always wants OUT. I usually let him sit with me about 4-5 hours a day while I work, and I worry he does not get enough UVB because the room we are in faces north, almost no sun. I did set up a pillow and a regular bulb light for heat. I take him to the south side of the house (upstairs) when I can and prop him in front of a window, but still worry he's not getting enough UVB, especially with his history.
ANYWAY, he seemed to really dislike his basking spot, he goes there, but spends a lot of time in the shade. So I bought the Solarmeter Model 6.5. I got a reading of 5.5 at the basking spot, about an inch off the platform.
So, I put a piece of aluminum screen between the enclosure and the T5, and it dropped to 3.4.
He seems happier, for sure.
Is 3.5 enough? Should I let him just hide form the full force of the UVB (5.5)?
I do have this, and have studied it as much as I can, but I'm unsure.
https://sites.google.com/site/thelizardmadness/lighting-guides
Thanks for your advice in advance.
John
I don't post often, but often lurk.
Hoping someone can help me out with a question for Finster. See here about him: viewtopic.php?f=44&t=254235
I have a T5 Reptisun 10.0 in a 22" fixture w/ reflector. It's about 14" off the basking spot, maybe 13" off Finster's back. Enclosure is standard crossfire size, 4x2x2. Basking temp 105-110, cool side 79-84, nightime no less than 65. Main feeders are BSF, collards, etc, all stuff from the approved list, good variety. He still insists on eating pellets Also, drinks from a bowl, so well hydrated.
Finster was hiding a lot, though eating and excreting everyday, seemed happy enough, very active, but he always wants OUT. I usually let him sit with me about 4-5 hours a day while I work, and I worry he does not get enough UVB because the room we are in faces north, almost no sun. I did set up a pillow and a regular bulb light for heat. I take him to the south side of the house (upstairs) when I can and prop him in front of a window, but still worry he's not getting enough UVB, especially with his history.
ANYWAY, he seemed to really dislike his basking spot, he goes there, but spends a lot of time in the shade. So I bought the Solarmeter Model 6.5. I got a reading of 5.5 at the basking spot, about an inch off the platform.
So, I put a piece of aluminum screen between the enclosure and the T5, and it dropped to 3.4.
He seems happier, for sure.
Is 3.5 enough? Should I let him just hide form the full force of the UVB (5.5)?
I do have this, and have studied it as much as I can, but I'm unsure.
https://sites.google.com/site/thelizardmadness/lighting-guides
Thanks for your advice in advance.
John