Is this UVB bulb ok for my Cham?

[Kamillion]

I keep hearing people speak of 5.0 and 10.0 and I'm not sure what that means. What .0 is mine?


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[GabeCastro]

Not sure...But i HIGHLY suggest you switching bulbs if you plan on using that as a primary UVB source. You bought a fluorescent light which are good for growing plants (i think), you need a bulb that produces UVB.

I'd look into a 18" Reptisun 5.0 UVB w/ 20" hood.

Amazon.com has them for $24 bucks
http://www.amazon.com/Reptisun-5-0-UVB-18-inch/dp/B00076HTXI

Also they have the hood for $24 bucks
http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Repti...h/dp/B001HWGCHA/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_img_y

10.0 bulbs are mainly for reptiles that require a desert type of habitat. But i've heard of members using them with no problems, just be sure to add a extra sheet of reptile screen mesh so it's harder for the light to go through. And seeing your cham you have in your default looks like he/she is fairly young, so stay away from the 10.0 for now.

 

[busterboy]

No ideas! But try to get an exo terra UVB bulb. That's what I have. Need to switch every 5 months though. They do wear out. Also. If you get the tub UVb bulbs instead of the coils, they last a little longer.