C ChristinaK37 New member Sep 11, 2022 #1 I get lots people tell me 36inch T5 Ho uvb fixture is too much for a 40 gl breeder tank They said I need a 24inch with 22inch bulb. I want to make sure I have right UVB for my 3 dragons even my Russian tortoise
I get lots people tell me 36inch T5 Ho uvb fixture is too much for a 40 gl breeder tank They said I need a 24inch with 22inch bulb. I want to make sure I have right UVB for my 3 dragons even my Russian tortoise
hdochow Sub-Adult Member Photo Comp Winner Beardie name(s) Sir Henry of Scales Sep 11, 2022 #2 not sure about the tortoise, but for a 40 gallon, you want the 24". that will also work later when you move to a 4'x2'x2'
not sure about the tortoise, but for a 40 gallon, you want the 24". that will also work later when you move to a 4'x2'x2'
Groggyfroggie Juvie Member Photo Comp Winner Beardie name(s) Draco Sep 11, 2022 #3 Yeah I have a 40 gallon and the shorter uvb will suffice
Claudiusx BD.org Sicko Staff member Moderator Sep 12, 2022 #4 The 22'' T5 is almost always what you will want, works for 40g breeders and for 4x2x2's. I wouldn't go with the 34" bulb unless your tank is 5'+ -Brandon
The 22'' T5 is almost always what you will want, works for 40g breeders and for 4x2x2's. I wouldn't go with the 34" bulb unless your tank is 5'+ -Brandon
xp29 BD.org Addict Photo Comp Winner Beardie name(s) Zen , Ruby ,Snicker Doodles, Sweet Pea, Sinatra Sep 13, 2022 #5 I would also like to add, be sure to give them a hide or shaded area where they can get out if they uvb alll together if they want to.
I would also like to add, be sure to give them a hide or shaded area where they can get out if they uvb alll together if they want to.