UVB bulb fixture?

[beckysbeardies]

I am getting new huge enclosures built around Christmas and would like some advice on uvb bulb fixtures. I currently have my uvb bulbs in a 'reflector' which I'm guessing is the same as a fixture.... And it's on the top of my current enclosures on mesh, and I got it from the pet store. When I get my new tanks, I want to put my uvb light on the inside of it. To do this, do I need a specific reptile uvb fixture/reflector? Or can I just use one of those fluorescent uvb fixtures from the hardware? I would use the ones I have, but they are too small and if I were to get longer ones, it would just be difficult to fit into my tank as it has sides that may block some light. I just believe that the general flourecent light fixtures would work better, but I am unsure if they would work with the uvb bulb.

 

[Taterbug]

Fluorescent bulbs are generally universal to fixtures as long as you match the wattage, don't need reptile specific ones. The reflector helps redirect wasted light and improve the effective output, it will generally give more UV and project it further than a bulb without a reflector.

What are the dimensions of your new enclosure?

 

[beckysbeardies]

The new enclosure will be roughly 160cm long, and 60cm from the back to the front