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 .
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 .
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