So we're upgrading my daughter's beardie's viv to a 40br (36x18x16). He (Falcor) is about 10mos old, and we probably should have done it before now.
My question is regarding the length of the UVB fixture. Since both of the options I'm considering have good reflectors, do I need the UVB to be the full 36" in width, or will 24" be ok? In my head, the reflectors should do the the job covering the full tank, but I wanted to get some opinions before I ordered anything.
These are the 2 that I'm considering, and both have larger/longer options - but I'd rather put the extra dollars into other things for the tank if I can.
http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Start-Reflector-Fixture-2-Feet/dp/B00J3TR60Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534372100&sr=8-2-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=jump+start+t5+ho
Thanks in advance for any input!
My question is regarding the length of the UVB fixture. Since both of the options I'm considering have good reflectors, do I need the UVB to be the full 36" in width, or will 24" be ok? In my head, the reflectors should do the the job covering the full tank, but I wanted to get some opinions before I ordered anything.
These are the 2 that I'm considering, and both have larger/longer options - but I'd rather put the extra dollars into other things for the tank if I can.
http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Start-Reflector-Fixture-2-Feet/dp/B00J3TR60Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534372100&sr=8-2-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=jump+start+t5+ho
Thanks in advance for any input!