Typical isn't it. He uses it all and sleeps closer to the bottom, usually on a branch. The bulb is a 100w UV a/b basking. He's got a dripper and a humidifier setup which he loves too. He's quite active compared to some things I've read and I actually see him drink, pretty much all the time but it sounds like a lot of people don't from what I've seen on here?
Typical isn't it. He uses it all and sleeps closer to the bottom, usually on a branch. The bulb is a 100w UV a/b basking. He's got a dripper and a humidifier setup which he loves too. He's quite active compared to some things I've read and I actually see him drink, pretty much all the time but it sounds like a lot of people don't from what I've seen on here?
Thats great that he is active! Yes, I have heard that a lot from people. I have one chameleon who openly drinks and one who is a shy drinker. They each have their own personality.
So it is recommended to use a t5h0 linear bulb that spans the width of the enclosure. You will either want a 5.0 or a 6% uv linear bulb. Unfortunately, the kind you currently have is not adequate for chameleons. I started with that same dome fixture. Luckily, if it double dome, you can put an old fashioned incandescent light bulb for basking and throw a plant growth bulb in the other. Just an idea.
Thats great that he is active! Yes, I have heard that a lot from people. I have one chameleon who openly drinks and one who is a shy drinker. They each have their own personality.
So it is recommended to use a t5h0 linear bulb that spans the width of the enclosure. You will either want a 5.0 or a 6% uv linear bulb. Unfortunately, the kind you currently have is not adequate for chameleons. I started with that same dome fixture. Luckily, if it double dome, you can put an old fashioned incandescent light bulb for basking and throw a plant growth bulb in the other. Just an idea.
Ah ok, he's been under that bulb for quite some time now and I've not had any problems but if it's not right I'll change it. I have a double domed light that I can put in its place, will just need to buy the new bulbs. I'll have a look on Amazon now for them.
A double dome is not necessary. Just make sure you get a T5 linear bulb. I think that @Beman has a good video link to lights that shows why these dome bulbs do not provide adequate amounts of uv.
A double dome is not necessary. Just make sure you get a T5 linear bulb. I think that @Beman has a good video link to lights that shows why these dome bulbs do not provide adequate amounts of uv.
A double dome is not necessary. Just make sure you get a T5 linear bulb. I think that @Beman has a good video link to lights that shows why these dome bulbs do not provide adequate amounts of uv.
Just watched the video link. Thanks. The bulb it shows is not the one I have, the one it shows I have heard that they are not to be used. Mine is a large basking UV bulb, made by Arcadia which is the same make as the T5. I'm just looking at the T5 online.
Just watched the video link. Thanks. The bulb it shows is not the one I have, the one it shows I have heard that they are not to be used. Mine is a large basking UV bulb, made by Arcadia which is the same make as the T5. I'm just looking at the T5 online.
Oh I see. It is their smaller bulb though, not a linear one? The only reason I asked was because it was in a dome and not spanning the entire length of the top of the enclosure. Either way, arcadia has great bulbs. If you buy a long 6% you'll be golden.
