UV Fixture Placement

[ayiaskepi]

Hello,

When I received my enclosure, the person who built it put the UV Fixture in the middle of the enclosure (it is on the inside). I have things to enable my BD to get within about 5 inches or so of the tube, but he is a little guy, still acclimating to the enclosure, and does not go there. He stays in the basking spot. My question is if any of you think it is ok to keep the fixture where it is, in hopes that as he gets acclimated and grows he will begin going to that spot, or should I somehow move it to where the basking spot is.

Thanks.

 

[kjinxx2]

Move the basking spot to the UV light? Regardless, he should be within 6 - 8 inches of the bulb while basking, whether you move the UV bulb to the Basking area or visa versa is up to you

 

[ayiaskepi]

Thanks for responding!
The problem is the way the fixture was attached. If I remove it, I will damage it putting it back on. Anyone else have any suggestions? Here is a pic..