That is a T 5 sorry --- so for $31 you can get a light fixture and a bulb for $20 --- from there the Arcadia 14% is a good bulb as well - they dont need to be changed out but once a year
Karrie
That is a T 5 sorry --- so for $31 you can get a light fixture and a bulb for $20 --- from there the Arcadia 14% is a good bulb as well - they dont need to be changed out but once a year
Karrie
Better than 10 the higher the better-- not sure but 14 might be the highest I am not sure- some others on here would haft to answer that - go look at hiccups pic s
Karrie
The 14% is very strong and should only be used in big tanks really. Arcadia states that the 14% should be between 18 and 24 inches from the basking surface. (Note this doesnt mean the floor) a lot of tanks aren't even that tall. If you figure your basking site is 6 inches tall, you'll need at least a 24 tall tank at the minimum.
The 14% is very strong and should only be used in big tanks really. Arcadia states that the 14% should be between 18 and 24 inches from the basking surface. (Note this doesnt mean the floor) a lot of tanks aren't even that tall. If you figure your basking site is 6 inches tall, you'll need at least a 24 tall tank at the minimum.
I'm planning to upgrade my Smaug's tank from a 10 gallon (he is a baby) to a 40 gallon breeder tank. The tank is 18 inches tall so should I just get the Reptisun 10.0 tube
I did too at first. Seems counter-intuitive, eh? Turns out they use different technologies, so the T5 has a higher output than the T8. Reptisun has charts explaining the different bulbs, purposes, outputs, and distances. Sorry I don't have the link handy, but it shouldn't be hard to find. :wink:
I did too at first. Seems counter-intuitive, eh? Turns out they use different technologies, so the T5 has a higher output than the T8. Reptisun has charts explaining the different bulbs, purposes, outputs, and distances. Sorry I don't have the link handy, but it shouldn't be hard to find. :wink:
I feel like I was just on a rollercoaster reading this thread :lol: I have Barry's UV mounted inside of the tank, about 8-10 inches from his basking site depending on which side he lays on and I was worried it was too close. I'm using a Repti 10 so it looks like I'm in good shape.