uvb?

[Lcbova85]

I have a 7% UVB light and a 9 inch BD. is that ok?

 

[ErinMeetsMachine]

Do you know the brand of the uvb? I think the 7% ones are the esu slimline bulbs that come stock with the fixtue. If so, you need to swap out the bulb for a reptisun.

 

[Lcbova85]

yeah thats what it is, but the girl said it was ok becasue it was for desert animals

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Unfortunately, the ESU 7% desert slimline puts out virtually zero UVB emissions, so you will need to upgrade your UVB light to the Reptisun 10 flourescent tube bulb. Otherwise, your dragon wont be able to absorb calcium very well & will become vulnerable to getting metabolic bone disease.
Here are a couple of links for you to compare the UVB output of the ESU & the Reptisun 10:

http://www.reptilesdownunder.com/reptile/reptilesAsPets/enclosure/uv/uvSA

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/fluorescenttuberesults.htm

Sorry, not all UVB lights are created equal.

Tracie

 

[beardie parents]

Unfortunately, that uvb puts out horrible uvb rays. The fixture it came with should work, but I suggest getting a reptisun 10 tube the same length as the one you have now to replace that which you now use.

 

[Embee]

but I suggest getting a reptisun 10 tube the same length as the one you have now to replace that which you now use.

Yes, yes. Here is a link to the ReptiSun bulb at a good price: http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-fluorescent-bulbs/504983/zoo-med-reptisun-10.0-uvb-bulb.html

I've learned by experience that there is no substitute for quality UVB.

Em