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That describes a certain type of mercury vapor bulb, but they're so powerful that they're usually (AFAIK) used by/for free-range, where they're a considerable distance (several feet) above basking.Hello! I've been googling like crazy trying to find something that is both a uvb and basking bulb combo but isn't a dome light.
Thank you for the info!That describes a certain type of mercury vapor bulb, but they're so powerful that they're usually (AFAIK) used by/for free-range, where they're a considerable distance (several feet) above basking.
They are not flat.
For chameleons, we need 3 kinds of lights:
- UVB (linear T5 running full width of the enclosure, either Reptisun 5.0 or Arcadia 12%)
- Basking, in order of preference:
- Old style household incandescent (NOT LED)
- Incandescent flood (NOT LED and NOT spot)
- Halogen flood (NOT spot)
It may not be the most convenient, but it makes the most sense.
- Plant lights (Currently, LEDS are more efficient, economical, and greener)
- You can adjust/aim each independently of the others to get the best "balance" for your enclosure.
- If one blows, you don't lose 2 or 3 functions while waiting for a replacement to be shipped.
or this one?That describes a certain type of mercury vapor bulb, but they're so powerful that they're usually (AFAIK) used by/for free-range, where they're a considerable distance (several feet) above basking.
They are not flat.
For chameleons, we need 3 kinds of lights:
- UVB (linear T5 running full width of the enclosure, either Reptisun 5.0 or Arcadia 12%)
- Basking, in order of preference:
- Old style household incandescent (NOT LED)
- Incandescent flood (NOT LED and NOT spot)
- Halogen flood (NOT spot)
It may not be the most convenient, but it makes the most sense.
- Plant lights (Currently, LEDS are more efficient, economical, and greener)
- You can adjust/aim each independently of the others to get the best "balance" for your enclosure.
- If one blows, you don't lose 2 or 3 functions while waiting for a replacement to be shipped.
Way overpriced, and insufficient for a 24 x 24 x 48 enclosure. You only need one UVB, and to get the same output & range as a good LED plant light, you'd need at least 4 T5 plant bulbs in addition to the T5 UVB. The smaller lights are likely spots, which can burn. Also, 2 "basking" lights may confuse a reptile (personal experience).Thank you for the info!
What do you think of something like this?
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/exo-terra-dual-top-metal-terrarium-canopy
Incorrect lighting for a chameleon. IMO, practically useless.
That's an aquarium light. Wrong kinds of bulbs.
Best plant light I've seen for a 24 x 24 x 48 enclosure isFor chameleons, we need 3 kinds of lights:
- UVB (linear T5 running full width of the enclosure, either Reptisun 5.0 or Arcadia 12%)
- Basking, in order of preference:
- Old style household incandescent (NOT LED)
- Incandescent flood (NOT LED and NOT spot)
- Halogen flood (NOT spot)
- Plant lights (Currently, LEDS are more efficient, economical, and greener)