UVB questions

[Imjoloki]

I just got a 40 gallon tank for my baby beardie Ollie upgraded from a 10 gallon I had him in for about a week. I know it's not recommended but I had no choice but to use a compact UVB bulb and am now looking to upgrade his lights so my question is can I use a arcadia t5 12% light on my 40 gallon tank I would have it sit on the top and it will be around 8-9 inches from the highest spot. I've read that it should be 12 inches mounted inside but on top I'm wondering since it blocks some of the UV would I be able to use it with no health issues.. new beardie owner her please help me keep my boy healthy .

 

[xp29]

Yes just give him a few levels to adjust where he wants to be

 

[KarrieRee]

I just got a 40 gallon tank for my baby beardie Ollie upgraded from a 10 gallon I had him in for about a week. I know it's not recommended but I had no choice but to use a compact UVB bulb and am now looking to upgrade his lights so my question is can I use a arcadia t5 12% light on my 40 gallon tank I would have it sit on the top and it will be around 8-9 inches from the highest spot. I've read that it should be 12 inches mounted inside but on top I'm wondering since it blocks some of the UV would I be able to use it with no health issues.. new beardie owner her please help me keep my boy healthy .

It depends on the screen - screens always determine where a uvb needs to go- please post a pic of the screen

 

[Imjoloki]

It depends on the screen - screens always determine where a uvb needs to go- please post a pic of the screen

Here is a pic of his set up also so you can see the distance from the light.. he likes to chill on his lil temple in the center most of the day

 

[KarrieRee]

Here is a pic of his set up also so you can see the distance from the light.. he likes to chill on his lil temple in the center most of the day

That looks to be wide hole- can you post a better pic of the screen I want to make sure it's a wide hole-

 

[Imjoloki]

Sorry lol here ya go

 

[KarrieRee]

Sorry lol here ya go

Ok yeah that's a wide hole- get a piece of basking decor directly under the uvb 8-10 inches-

 

[Imjoloki]

Ok yeah that's a wide hole- get a piece of basking decor directly under the uvb 8-10 inches-

Awesome thanks for the help

 

[Tigger_14]

Yes just give him a few levels to adjust where he wants to be

I have the same tank i just used a lower basking spot i mounted my uvb arcadia inside my tank i use a heatlamp light a 150watt bulb i had to put it ontop of somthing to make it taller and play with the settings for the proper temps for basking

 

[Tigger_14]

Here is a pic of his set up also so you can see the distance from the light.. he likes to chill on his lil temple in the center most of the day