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[QUOTE="CooperDragon, post: 1724170, member: 76248"] It should be OK as long as you provide hides and shade areas further away from the bulb. I have a 36'' tank and a 34'' T5. I have it offset so it sits toward the front of the tank. When I measure the output at the back of the tank and down to the floor (18'') I get readings between .5 and 1 UVI with my 6.5 Solarmeter. There are several hides and shade areas that get to 0. The basking spots are elevated so they receive UVI between about 4.5-5 which is a good level for basking. I've found that there is adequate variation to allow for self regulation and it hasn't been a problem. I considered putting a piece of plastic up over half of the fixture or putting the mesh top back on the tank to intercept a bit of the UVB but I haven't felt it is necessary for now. Making the most out of landscaping makes a big difference. If I had it to do over, I'd probably go with the 22'' so there is a nice gradient moving toward the cool side of the tank and I'd center the light a bit more, but it's not a change that needs to be made right away. [/QUOTE]
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