I want you to get a new fixture as well. The fixture you have with that one is sub par for the reflector. you want the ProT5 with the 6% bulb. And the length of fixture you want to run the width of your enclosure.
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ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Here’s some links for Arcadia T5 kits, I’d get the 36” (34” bulb) kit so it covers the entire length of the enclosure
https://www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures-kits/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-36-with-bulb/ (6% option)
https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...5-6-uvb-bulb-with-hood?variant=39549876142122 (36” option)
https://www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures-kits/arcadia-prot5-uvb-kit-36-with-bulb/ (6% option)
https://www.pangeareptile.com/colle...5-6-uvb-bulb-with-hood?variant=39549876142122 (36” option)
Thanks for the links.
Thanks again for all the help!!
This is a great idea, not sure why I didn't think of it! I will try this and then see if it helps get the mist up.
Thanks again for all the help!!
Noted, I was wondering if the fixture was the correct type. I'm not sure it's viable to increase the size at this stage though as I'd need to recut the top cutout which may not be doable. I will measure and see but I'm concerned it may run into the support corners. Will get the T5 kit either way.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Great! It’s fine if it hangs over the edge a little, the longer the bulb to fully cover the length is better
Since I'm ordering a new higher end fixture I'm curious on thoughts related to these Jungle Dawn LED options? I had considered them prior. Curious to get your take? I like the fact they may not need to be replaced like the tubes do and without a solarometer I'm not sure how to know when the bulbs need to be replaced as is:
https://www.reptilebasics.com/led-reptile-lighting/jungle-dawn-22-34-watt/
https://www.reptilebasics.com/led-reptile-lighting/jungle-dawn-22-34-watt/
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
They are pricey, but a lot of people love them, including me! You can’t argue with their results, and you can go with shorter versions than the length of uvb you need, plus they link to the uvb fixture, so you’ll have two fixture on only one plug! Now, my jungle dawn did just sort of half die (half of it is lit up like normal and half is flickering- it used to fully flicker in the past but I’d just re plug it in, give it a gentle love slap, etc before to fix it). Now is it the fixture itself or my fault for accidentally occasionally spraying it with water when hand misting? I’m guessing it’s me, but it hasn’t been an overwhelming amount of water, so who knows. If you’re willing to spend the money, I do recommend them! If you want a stronger plant bulb in your current dome fixture, Sansi bulbs are great, as well! When you buy a basic fixture, it comes with a 6400/6500K daylight bulb, which doesn’t need to be replaced like a uvb bulb, as when it dies, you can actually tell because it’ll stop lighting up (unlike a uvb bulb), those are cheaper and still work, but they don’t put out as much light as the other options. Other places do make their own version of jungle dawns, too, though I’m not sure on the prices compared to Arcadia or how well they work, as I’ve never used them. Whatever you choose, make sure it is white light only, not blue and red and white LEDs lighting up in their respective colors together
To clarify, are these LED versions not intended to replace the Arcadia T5 UVB fixtures as proposed to replace what I have now?
That is what I was considering as I only have the single slot for a bar style fixture.
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
They are not uvb, just uva (visible light), so you’ll have your uvb fixture and then a separate plant light
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Just noticed this and looked back at your photos, so if you could clarify, I’d appreciate it! Do you have a screen panel under the solid top of the cabinet with cutouts on the top for the lights?
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
So that’s definitely the main issue with your air circulation. If you could make the top screen (or cut open the top so the screen panel is the only thing as the top), that’d be best for the chameleon’s health. A full screen top and exposing the bottom vents will most definitely fix your air circulation and be much safer for your cham’s health
That makes sense. Given the construction of the enclosure I need to keep the top panel intact, but I can likely cut much more out of it to improve the airflow while maintining the integrity of the enclosure. The most realistic way to accomplish this may be cutting out holes with a hole saw, similar to this. Let me know if you think that would be sufficient.
Yes, potentially, I will figure something out. Will be starting some improvements today.
