UVB lighting

[Dinoshaw]

Hi I’ve had bearded dragon for over a year now and always used exo terra 10.0 and 2.0 but have recently seen people have only been using one and as he is getting a new Vivarium soon I thought it Would he a good time to ask does he really need both or just the one thanks in advance

 

[kingofnobbys]

How tall will the new viv be ?

How far will the basking spot be from the tube ?

Will you be mounting under the lid ( excellent ) or on ontop a mesh lid ( not good ).

T5HO or T8 ?

In a reflector hood , or just a bare tube ?

See this for how to set up for a good beardie tank : viewtopic.php?f=34&t=235611

I'd recommend a T5HO in a reflector hood , rated at least 10%UVB for a tank 18" tall , taller you will need a T5HO rated 14%UVB in a reflector hood ( only Arcadia Reptile have good quality T8 and T5ho tubes rated 12%UVB and 14%UVB.
If you are buying a new fixture (reflector hood) consider buying an Arcadia Slimline Kit (they come with an Arcadia tube (your choice) in the kit ready to be turned on.

 

[Drache613]

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[Dinoshaw]

Hi thank you for your reply and I apologise but I’m dyslexic and found it very difficult to understand so was just wondering if you could dumb it down a bit like will I need one or two uvb light it’s not very tall so would he be ok with one 10.0 uvb or need two 10.0/2.0

 

[CooperDragon]

One 10.0 UVB light is fine as long as it is at the right distance.

How far are you setting the light above the basking spot in the new tank?

A T8 10.0 UVB should be 6-8 inches above the basking area

A T5 10.0 UVB should be 10-14 inches above the basking area (these are best)