The Reptiglo 10.0 is O.K, but you need to hang it inside the tank so it's about 8" from where she basks. You don't need 2 uvb bulbs,so whether you use either Reptiglo or Reptisun, just one bulb. The Reptisun 10.0 t5 is stronger than the t8, so if you get one, order the t5. It can sit on top of your screen + still provide good uvb. The Reptiglo are best if they have no screen filtering out any uvb. But don't bother with the secondary low uvb bulbs, they won't help much at all. And if you can get the baby out in the sun [ but not in a glass tank ] it will get the best uvb in the world. I raised all my babies in the sun during the warm season, I put them out in a kiddie pool but you can only do it on days that are below 85 degrees or they get too hot. You can stack objects against the pool [ like a plastic plant or plant trellis ] to throw shade on them.Or put them out in the a.m for an hour when it's in the 70's. Very important because the plastic heats up. Here's my set up: https://www.beardeddragon.org/media/29981/full
The Reptiglo 10.0 is O.K, but you need to hang it inside the tank so it's about 8" from where she basks. You don't need 2 uvb bulbs,so whether you use either Reptiglo or Reptisun, just one bulb. The Reptisun 10.0 t5 is stronger than the t8, so if you get one, order the t5. It can sit on top of your screen + still provide good uvb. The Reptiglo are best if they have no screen filtering out any uvb. But don't bother with the secondary low uvb bulbs, they won't help much at all. And if you can get the baby out in the sun [ but not in a glass tank ] it will get the best uvb in the world. I raised all my babies in the sun during the warm season, I put them out in a kiddie pool but you can only do it on days that are below 85 degrees or they get too hot. You can stack objects against the pool [ like a plastic plant or plant trellis ] to throw shade on them.Or put them out in the a.m for an hour when it's in the 70's. Very important because the plastic heats up. Here's my set up: https://www.beardeddragon.org/media/29981/full
Oh my gosh you have so many wow !!! Lots of respect. And the vivarium I got had two strip lights at the top of the roof so I just assumed I needed 2 ? You think I only need one strip ?
This is a pic from a few weeks ago, as you can see there's 2 strips?
That's a nice set up, she can get close to the bulb on the back wall. I prefer the lights mounted directly above, but that will work for you.....but anyway, her main basking platforms are in the back, so that's where the uvb is. You just have to make sure that being such a small dragon that she can find her way up there.
That's a nice set up, she can get close to the bulb on the back wall. I prefer the lights mounted directly above, but that will work for you.....but anyway, her main basking platforms are in the back, so that's where the uvb is. You just have to make sure that being such a small dragon that she can find her way up there.
Yes she's a vey lively dragon she runs around everywhere and she's been up the top ledge a few times. Would you recommend Repti sun over Repti Glo because I've heard Repti Glo can cause eye problems ?
Reptiglo is fine....Tamara from Rainbow bearded dragons [ one of the top breeders in the U.S.] uses them over the Reptisun. So it's your choice. Both are good at the distance that your uvb is situated.
I prefer the Reptisun over Exoterra. While they may be alright, I don't think the UVB:UVI ratio is as good as Reptisun or the Arcadia.
Be sure you have plenty of white light to help the overall brightness in the tank too.
I prefer the Reptisun over Exoterra. While they may be alright, I don't think the UVB:UVI ratio is as good as Reptisun or the Arcadia.
Be sure you have plenty of white light to help the overall brightness in the tank too.
O.K, there are 2 types of long tube Reptisun 10.0. There is a t8 and a t5....get the t8 because the t5 will be too bright at that close range. The t8 should be fine at that distance, but no closer than 6".....a distance of 8" is better.
O.K, there are 2 types of long tube Reptisun 10.0. There is a t8 and a t5....get the t8 because the t5 will be too bright at that close range. The t8 should be fine at that distance, but no closer than 6".....a distance of 8" is better.
You can add a 5000k or 6500k led strip light to the 2nd fixture and leave the uvb in the back. The led won't produce heat or uvb just bright light which bearded dragons love. I doubt the 2.0 bulb is even doing anything as far as uvb is concerned anyway
Your new setup sounds good then.
I agree, you could use one of the 65K daytime brightness tubes to help out in combination with the Reptisun 10.
How is he enjoying the new setup?