5.0 or 10.0?

[jboychyn]

i am purchasing a new veiled chameleon, 6 weeks old or so, and I was wondering which would be better, 5.0 or 10.0 for UVB. He is in a Flexarium full screen Terrarium with a Repti-Glo linear 24" bulb and fixture. I was just curious about enough UVB getting through the screen...if anyone could give me any feedback, it would be greatly appreciated..

 

[Canopy Chameleons]

In a flexarium, I would use a 10.0 IMO, the mesh is so dark and thick that not all of the UVB gets through, so a 5.0 would be more like a.. 2.5??

 

[Julirs]

I use 10.0's on all of my Reptariums-the darker mesh definitely filters out most of the rays.

 

[jasonc488]

I would agree with all thats been said. Test have shown 40% lost in UVB projection through flexariums. And the florescent tubes will slowly start to lose it's UVB radiation output after the first 15 minutes of use. I would recommend buying a UVB meter, this will ensure maximum use of your tube and also indicate the right time to change.

 

[roo_71]

I also suggest a 10.0 AND a plant light or something of that nature to add more light. For some reason, despite the fact they kick out more UVB then a 5.0 bulb, they aren’t as bright as one. I get the plant fluorescents at Lowes or Home Depot but will probably try one of these out next … http://www.reptileuv.com/40-watt-t12-48-inch-full-spectrum-westinghouse-radiant.php

-roo

 

[jboychyn]

thanks alot guy, i am going to go buy a 10.0 asap!