UVB lighting

[ChrisEE11]

My bearded dragon is 3 - 4 mos old. If I place a t5 uvb10 ( hood is 14 inches ) on my mesh lid, is it okay if basking spot is only 8 inches from it?

 

[CooperDragon]

Yeah that should be OK, especially if there are areas further away from it that will help create a gradient and basking options at different intensities.

 

[ChrisEE11]

Yeah that should be OK, especially if there are areas further away from it that will help create a gradient and basking options at different intensities.

So if he basks on the other side from the uvb , will he still get enough uvb? Right now in my 36x18x18, on the hot side- I have the 14 inch hood towards the back (the top Is screened with a thin strip of plastic in middle so it can open either side) on one side, under it I have a basking spot, no heat. The heat is up near front of cage ( on same hot side) over his other basking spot. When he is in that, no uvb. How do I get all to be right ??? I don’t want anything resting in plastic on screen too.

 

[ChrisEE11]

So if he basks on the other side from the uvb , will he still get enough uvb? Right now in my 36x18x18, on the hot side- I have the 14 inch hood towards the back (the top Is screened with a thin strip of plastic in middle so it can open either side) on one side, under it I have a basking spot, no heat. The heat is up near front of cage ( on same hot side) over his other basking spot. When he is in that, no uvb. How do I get all to be right ??? I don’t want anything resting in plastic on screen too.

I forgot to mention, I am adjusting all this since he isn’t eating as much lately. He goes to the vet soon. I had a coil uvb to begin with since it fit nicely but the read his awful they are.

 

[KarrieRee]

So if he basks on the other side from the uvb , will he still get enough uvb? Right now in my 36x18x18, on the hot side- I have the 14 inch hood towards the back (the top Is screened with a thin strip of plastic in middle so it can open either side) on one side, under it I have a basking spot, no heat. The heat is up near front of cage ( on same hot side) over his other basking spot. When he is in that, no uvb. How do I get all to be right ??? I don’t want anything resting in plastic on screen too.

Please invest in a longer fixture a 24" is recommended for a 40 + gallon tank ---- depending on the screen will depend on where the fixture needs to be placed
Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Hood 24" w/ this bulb 22"

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO - Hight Output Linear Lamp for desert reptile terrariums. Shop all lighting supplies at Pangea Reptile

www.pangeareptile.com

This fixture will come w/ a 5.0 bulb keep it for a back up distance and placement will be different from the T 5 bulb that you need --
What bulb is in the 14 " fixture

 

[ChrisEE11]

Please invest in a longer fixture a 24" is recommended for a 40 + gallon tank ---- depending on the screen will depend on where the fixture needs to be placed
Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO Hood 24" w/ this bulb 22"

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO

Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO - Hight Output Linear Lamp for desert reptile terrariums. Shop all lighting supplies at Pangea Reptile

www.pangeareptile.com

This fixture will come w/ a 5.0 bulb keep it for a back up distance and placement will be different from the T 5 bulb that you need --
What bulb is in the 14 " fixture

I did buy a 24 inch hood but it sits on top of the skinny plastic strip that divides the screen on top into two. It opens in two sections. Wouldn’t the plastic burn ?? Right now I bought the Reptisun t5 uvb 10 size 12 inches. The hood is 14 inches. I really do not like my screen but I can’t remove it. I tried.

 

[KarrieRee]

I did buy a 24 inch hood but it sits on top of the skinny plastic strip that divides the screen on top into two. It opens in two sections. Wouldn’t the plastic burn ?? Right now I bought the Reptisun t5 uvb 10 size 12 inches. The hood is 14 inches. I really do not like my screen but I can’t remove it. I tried.

No it wont burn the bulb does not get hot enough --- what I am concerned about is the screen blocking the UVB rays -- it will cut out approx 30% -- so the dragon will not be getting enough UVB--------- what kind of screen is it a wide hole type or a fine mesh screen like a screen door ??? If its a fine screen like a screen door I would cut your screen out where the 24" fixture is going to sit so its open place a piece of decor directly underneath the UVB 12-15 inches ---