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If you are using a 24x24x48 inch cage, and you set 2 side by side, you will presumably want a 48 inch light.
But they make them in 24 inch too. Thats what I currently have.

On a side note, I also have a 72" light (which I am not using) that uses staggered 54" bulbs...i think? And it will span 3 cages.

They dont seem to have that large right now
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Personal I feel that light is over rated and to expensive. I use this on all my cages, cheaper and works just as great

VIVOSUN 6500K 2FT T5 HO Fluorescent Grow Light Fixture for Indoor Plants, UL Listed High Output Fluorescent Tubes, 4 Lamps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFNLMQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fDQYEbB9DW3QD

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note I have bioactive cages and my plants have done amazing under these lights
 
Personal I feel that light is over rated and to expensive. I use this on all my cages, cheaper and works just as great

VIVOSUN 6500K 2FT T5 HO Fluorescent Grow Light Fixture for Indoor Plants, UL Listed High Output Fluorescent Tubes, 4 Lamps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFNLMQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fDQYEbB9DW3QD

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note I have bioactive cages and my plants have done amazing under these lights
I couldnt agree more. I was just giving size refernce and that is light I had used at that size....and I only used it cause you linked it back when you did like it. Lolol. However, yes. I couldnt agree more, and I no longer use it...well...I shouldnt say that. I currently dont use it but am going to set it up over my indoor free range (cause I already have it, might as well use it)
 
I love the fixture you posted @AmandaS lol. I love that I can have a gradual shut down and turn on of the lights to mimic morning and night. I love that it has internal timers. My plant growth has been wonderful. I love that it does not take up a ton of room on top as well. To each their own in this hobby. It is interesting the things we all gravitate to.
 
I love the fixture you posted @AmandaS lol. I love that I can have a gradual shut down and turn on of the lights to mimic morning and night. I love that it has internal timers. My plant growth has been wonderful. I love that it does not take up a ton of room on top as well. To each their own in this hobby. It is interesting the things we all gravitate to.
I did and do like the internal timer. That was the best part about it.
 
I couldnt agree more. I was just giving size refernce and that is light I had used at that size....and I only used it cause you linked it back when you did like it. Lolol. However, yes. I couldnt agree more, and I no longer use it...well...I shouldnt say that. I currently dont use it but am going to set it up over my indoor free range (cause I already have it, might as well use it)
Yeah I almost bought that one but after talking to one of the light guys on here he told me it was not worth my money and it could be better spent on the light I linked. Larry is the only one with that quad fixture because I use it as his basking as well as he’s uvb, then I have an led light that is my second basking spot. I found he likes to bask under the led light more so I took away his halogen bulb. I even put the same led light under Imelda b4 I moved her outside.
 
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Yeah I almost bought that one but after talking to one of the light guys on here he told me it was not worth my money and it could be better spent on the light I linked. Larry is the only one with that quad fixture because I use it as his basking as well as he’s uvb, then I have an led light that is my second basking spot. I found he likes to bask under the led light more so I took away his halogen bulb. I even put the same led light under Imelda b4 I moved her outside.
I just like the Arcadia one because I like my things to match, probably not best money wise ?
 
If im totally honest, I'm pretty against getting a highly florescent light fixture. The electricity drainage and the fact that I'd have to change the bulbs more often than LED could end up equating to the LED price.
 
Oh jesus that's almost 5x the energy...
I'll do some more research but just for the sake of energy conservation I'll probably be picking an LED for the plants and keep the fluorescent just for the UVB.
 
Oh jesus that's almost 5x the energy...
I'll do some more research but just for the sake of energy conservation I'll probably be picking an LED for the plants and keep the fluorescent just for the UVB.
Just keep in mind that LEDs don’t really give off much heat. So maybe be prepared to buy a incandescent for basking?
 
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