UVB

[Martadragon017]

I've had Marta under a T10 tube light in a fixture that is on top of a screen all the time that I had her (Changing it every six months), but I read that you should have a T5 if you want to put it on top of a screen. Should I buy her a T5?

 

[CooperDragon]

I haven't seen a T10 UVB bulb. I think that if you're using the light through a screen top then you'll want to use a T5 which should be powerful enough to provide sunlight levels of UVB at 10-12'' depending on how fine the mesh top is. This is an excellent option http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/

 

[Martadragon017]

Okay thank you!

 

[Drache613]

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[kingofnobbys]

I haven't seen a T10 UVB bulb. I think that if you're using the light through a screen top then you'll want to use a T5 which should be powerful enough to provide sunlight levels of UVB at 10-12'' depending on how fine the mesh top is. This is an excellent option http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/22-t-5-ho-fixture-high-output-with-arcadia-d3-12-ho-bulb/

Some T10s ( I had to check too )
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/night_heat_lamp.php .
T10 UV = http://www.exo-terra.com/download/sales_sheets/Sales_Sheet_Turtle_UVB_Bulb_NA-EU.pdf ??
and
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/linear_fluorescent_bulbs.php
PT2177 Repti Glo 10.0/T10 36” 90cm 30W
PT2178 Repti Glo 10.0/T10 48” 120cm 40W

T10 tubes are even weaker than T8 tubes at any given UVA & UVB rating and even in visible luminance.
Only suitable for VERY shallow tanks (about 12" tall). The dragon would need to get closer than 6 inches to get sufficient UVA & UVB.