UVB Placement

[Iggulds]

Just wondering how the UVB should be placed in the tank. Should the beardie be able to bask and recieve uvb in the same spot? or should the uvb be in a seperate basking spot? The reason I ask is the way i have it setup now is both are on the same side of the tank but when the beardie basks for warmth the uvb bulb doesnt reach him. To get uvb he has to move over and out of the basking bulb light. What works best?

 

[BSC]

This is how mine is set up as well. I was wondering the same thing.

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Yes, you want the basking light and the uvb to be side by side, so that they get both at the same time.
What type of UVB are you using and what is the distance from the bulb to your beardie?

 

[Iggulds]

reptisun 10.0 and he can get 6-8" from the uvb

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Well the Reptisun is at a good distance, so he should be able to receive adequate amounts of uvb from it.
How far apart are the bulbs?

 

[Iggulds]

Well they are both on the same side one is in the top corner one is in the bottom corner. About 8- 10" apart

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

If I am understanding you correctly... they are on the same side on the tank, the basking bulb above the uvb. If this is right... it is fine.

 

[Iggulds]

but they should be placed so they can get both at the same time?

 

[gulfbrzdawn]

Correct! You don't want them too far apart... close enough so that your beardie reaps the benefit of both.

 

[Iggulds]

Thanks for the help!