CFL or strip light for UVB?
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NHenn
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Hands down a linear tube lighting setups is better. It will provide the UVB distribution you will be looking for, especially in a larger/tall cage. If I had to recommend a type, I would look into the double and quad HO T5 fixtures as they are currently the best on the market for artificial lighting.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
I agree. Tubular types provide a larger area where the cham can get its UV exposure during the day. Multiple tube fixtures really light cages well!
tattoomrchillz
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Alright guys need help... I have a ambilobe cham... I have a 4ft cage n I have a solar glo bulb (heat n uvb) and a uvb 5.0 bulb... Is that too much uvb for my cham or good? Also is that enough light for my plant too? I have a shefflera... It's like keeping the plants is hard lol... My cham is healthy though... But I just bought the solar globe n was wondering if it's too much uvb
Alright guys need help... I have a ambilobe cham... I have a 4ft cage n I have a solar glo bulb (heat n uvb) and a uvb 5.0 bulb... Is that too much uvb for my cham or good? Also is that enough light for my plant too? I have a shefflera... It's like keeping the plants is hard lol... My cham is healthy though... But I just bought the solar globe n was wondering if it's too much uvb
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Probably OK as long as your cham can get away from the UV when it chooses. You do have lots of foliage in the cage right? If he spends more time in the shade and starts spending time with eyes closed, remove one of the UV sources.
Great, thanks for the info! Another question...would you recommend a plant light, or will the UVB be enough for the plants?
