Sufficient uvb

[Krisuncula]

Hello and thank you in advance for your help.

I have a 2 year old beardie named Bell. I have been using the arcadia 14% dragon 34" uvb bulb for the past few months. I realize that most most people advise putting the uvb inside the enclosure (which in this case is Dubia.com 4x2x2 pvc) and I understand why. Given that this would be to close to him while inside the enclosure I have had it resting on the screen. I haven't noticed and side effects of uvb insufficiency.

What are your thoughts on this? I know screens filter out a lot of uvb but I'm hoping that a 14% bulb will power through this as they are recommended to be kept at a greater distance anyway. Pics for reference and critic.

 

[xp29]

If he can get within 12 to 15 inches of it you should be fine

 

[Krisuncula]

Any thoughts on using a mercury vapor bulb for when he's sitting in the window?

 

[xp29]

It's a good option for that as long as It's a good quality bulb. It will let you keep things a little simpler for outside the habitat time.

 

[Krisuncula]

It's a good option for that as long as It's a good quality bulb. It will let you keep things a little simpler for outside the habitat time.

Would these be sufficient? I've been using these bulbs and lamp(in link) for a while now and would like to know if I should upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09S6D1W8N/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A33WYWRIZYD03J&psc=1

 

[xp29]

I'm not familiar with those personally @KarrieRee might know more about them.

 

[KarrieRee]

Would these be sufficient? I've been using these bulbs and lamp(in link) for a while now and would like to know if I should upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09S6D1W8N/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A33WYWRIZYD03J&psc=1

This bulb looks like it would have a yellowish hue to it --- if it does its not good --- you want a solid clear bright white bulb -- examples would be Exo Terra Intense -- Arcadia Halogen -- or Flukers basking bulb-