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[ash0587]

I have the same enclosure and I made a dragon walk so mine could get up to the UV. Search dragon walk on the DIY board to see what it looks like. Ill also post a pic when I get home so u can see how mine is sitting.

 

[Twinz]

Alright thanks alot!

 

[randommonks]

One thing you can check is if your fixture has a reflector on it. It basically doubles the power of the bulb. If it doesn't, you can put a piece of aluminum foil extending the length of the bulb behind the bulb, and it might help to offset the amount of UVB being filtered by the screen.

 

[Twinz]

Behind the bulb it doesn't have reflective material its jsut white so ill add tin foil later after the lights go off.

 

[randommonks]

I had hoped they would have better pics of how to put the foil on but this is where I got my data from:

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

Always helps to see the testing behind the info I've always felt.

 

[ash0587]

sorry your stuff got deleted, I wish I had been at home so I could've save the link about the amount of UV that goes through the mesh and stuff I'm going to attempt to post pics of my dragon walk in my enclosure, if it doesn't work i'm sorry.

Sorry I just noticed I dont have any pics of how high up it goes, but it actually touches the screen at the top that way she can be within about 4 inches of the light source (not that she ever goes up that high). she usually stays 4 inches from the top. good luck!

 

[Twinz]

Wow thanks for posting the pictures, Im going to use this! Also do you stick the hammock on the door?!

 

[randommonks]

Here's the link to the test results for mesh/no mesh/reflector:

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

It's an overall good site.

 

[ash0587]

thanks for re-posting the link! I plan on building an enclosure so she can get unfiltered UV but I thought the info looked like a good read when I have access to a full sized screen instead of a tiny phone screen

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Yes, that is a great site. The article is very informative!

Tracie

 

[Beardednoob]

Sinc you other post got trolled I will repost here.
What UV source are you using again?
The dragon should be able to get 6-8 inches from the UV spot and bask at the same time. The UV source will work much better if it is not obstructed by the screen mesh.

Are you dusting with calcium ~5 times a week?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That is a nice setup you have. The main thing that I can see is that the UVB tube bulb is a little far from him. What is the distance of the light to his basking spot? Can you try to mount the UVB light on the underneath side of the screen top possibly?
We may need to move your thread to the Enclosures area though!

Tracie

 

[Atrax]

Yes, mount the UVB on the inside of the enclosure.
Nice setup, is it ExoTerra terrarium?
Love the little guy too, he's cute!

 

[herpgirl2510]

What are the dimensions on that is it 24" tall 18" wide. Besides lowering the uvb source do yoou have trouble getting a proper hot/cool side beccause the tank is not very long?

 

[Twinz]

I have no trouble with hot/cold. its usually 100-105 hot and always 85 cold.