UVB

[Drloomis69]

Is it ok to have a uvb the span of the entire enclosure ? I keep seeing people say 3/4 length of terrarium.

 

[KarrieRee]

You do not want the entire length of tank --- they need to be able to escape those rays if they want to- a 24" fixture is good unless you have a realllly long tank
Karrie

 

[Claudiusx]

Moved by Moderator from General to Enclosures

 

[Claudiusx]

Hi there,

Just like a temperature gradient, you want a UV gradient too. That's difficult to do if the uv spans the whole tank which is why we recommend half- 3/4ths of the tank.

-Brandon

 

[Drloomis69]

Hmmm I have a 40 gal breeder 36 x 18 x18 w a 36 In uvb hood on top t5 10.0.. My dragon has been hiding alot and eating very little hes only 5 or 6 months I've had him for a month and while he is not losing weight yet he hasn't gained any either i thought it was juvenile brumation but is it possible it's because the uvb is so powerful and should get a shorter on maybe 24in

 

[KarrieRee]

Sounds like hes hiding from the UVB rays--- you can try covering up half the UVB w/a towel or something and see what he does then -
Karrie

 

[Drloomis69]

Good idea thanks....