Ripley1015
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Hi everyone! , I've read all the charts & posts about these solarmeters and I still am not sure which one to purchase? My current lighting setup is a Reptisun 10.0 22" in a T5 HO fixture mounted inside the viv. I want to get a solarmeter to make sure my BD is receiving the proper UVB at the proper distances. Ripley can get within 6-8inches from the top of her basking branch and 10-12" from other décor. She is in a 40G breeder tank. I also want to have a solarmeter to measure the performance of my UVB bulb so I know when to replace the bulb. I know they recommend to change the bulb every 6 months, But I would rather have a device to better confirm the decay of a bulb before replacing it. This way it would save me some money. which solarmeter would be better for me? the 6.2 or 6.5? I know the 6.2 measures UVB output & 6.5 measures index. Any advice would help, I would like to purchase one of these ASAP! Thanks!