Double dome fixtures for Chameleon

[ClimbTheCanopy]

So I was recently approached by someone who mentioned, “Double done fixtures aren’t adequate for chameleon uvb. It doesn’t reach optimum uvi deep enough in the enclosure for your chameleon to get any actual uvb.”

is this true?

I have the uvb and heat bulbs above the tank in the center and situated the branches to be within the specs of the heat/uvb wave lengths/inches

Is there something I’m missing here?

She seems to sit underneath the light most of the day and move within the canopy up and down.

 

[kinyonga]

These might help...

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/lightingsurveyintro.htm
https://www.reptilesmagazine.com/an-in-depth-look-at-uv-light-and-its-proper-use-with-reptiles/

 

[AmandaS]

is this true?

Yes it is true. The T5HO linear light bar is recommended.

 

[NashansCamos]

years of research have shown that t5 bulbs give much higher uvb output.

 

[DocZ]

These two places helped me better understand the UVB intensity and gradients



https://xjz.96f.myftpupload.com/chameleon-cage-set-up-replicating-the-sun/

The chameleon academy also provides pretty comprehensive advice on proper cage set up of all aspects necessary for your chameleon to thrive

 

[DocZ]

And all of @Gingero ’s videos are awesome, and she does the reading for you ?

 

[ClimbTheCanopy]

These might help...

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/lightingsurveyintro.htm
https://www.reptilesmagazine.com/an-in-depth-look-at-uv-light-and-its-proper-use-with-reptiles/

Thanks so much that was a great video!

 

[ClimbTheCanopy]

These two places helped me better understand the UVB intensity and gradients



https://xjz.96f.myftpupload.com/chameleon-cage-set-up-replicating-the-sun/

The chameleon academy also provides pretty comprehensive advice on proper cage set up of all aspects necessary for your chameleon to thrive

Thank you for this, I will have to check this out!

 

[Chameleomom]

Anyone you really wants to understand reptile lighting and UVB should read the book below. Bill Strand ,Francis Baines, Todd Goode and many more all had a part in this book
Fire; the Sun and its Replication in Reptile Keeping. The Reptile Lighting Bible

 

[kinyonga]

Thanks so much that was a great video!

You should check out all the videos @Gingero has made.