No coil --- one long UVB tube a 24" fixture for a 40 + gallon tank w/ a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb --- Mercury vapor bulbs are ok but we often recommend a tube one as well -- you only need one good bright white basking bulb no off colored and a UVB as they one I have mentioned
Karrie
I wish i could figure out on how to post a pic of my enclosure. I was told to get the t8 tube so that’s wat i got mounted inside my 40 Breeder. I’m just worried it’s too far from him. It doesn’t have a reflector or anything either.
Until i get the reflector would it be ok to put the coil uvb light above basking area with basking light also? That’s the bulb the pet shop suckered me into buyin lol
No coils get your uvb directly above him 6-8 inches-- take him outside for some UVB that will help - 15 minutes or sitting on you I recommend a plastic tote NO GLASS-- do not leave him unattended- place him in direct sunlight partial shade -- No longer than 15 minutes in the tote you don't want to burn him up-- do this till the reflector comes if you need help w/ things to hang I can post some for you-- I hate to have you buy another hood- depending on the screen if it's a wide holed you can put it on top but if your screen is a fine mesh-- like a screen door it will need to go in the tank as well but distance will be different can you call Arcadia and find out how long before they have those reflectors-back in stock- I can send you to another website for another hood
Let me know what you decide
Karrie
With it being a screen top that slides on and off the tararium I’m not sure how i can get it above him and still be able to get in and out of it. I may have to go the hood route.
Can you take half the screen off? Leave the basking area unobstructed- the screen blocks 30% of the Ray's T 8's are not strong enough and T 5's can be put on top but it depends on the screen itself
Karrie
Yes the T 8's need to be replaced every 6 months and the T 5 once a year- it's good to change them out about a month before- and yes the 22" will fit the 24" hood-- distance in the tank for a T 5 inside tank is 12-15 inches-- you can cut a hole for the UVB and have it on top same distance you want the basking decor directly underneath--
Karrie