Lightbulb help.

[D4saken1]

If I was going to due a dual 24" bulb from the FYI sponsor website.

What are some good bulbs? And what should I do for night time?

This was one of the things I had a harder time digging through information wise.

T8 5.0?

So would this be a good bulb?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...d=1484023650&sr=8-12&keywords=t8+reptile+bulb

Since it is a dual setup do I need to step down?

 

[D4saken1]

Oh or would say 1 for him and another for the plants be good? Then I can use a dual deep dome for a night light and heat lamp? Does that seem viable?

I see some lighting posts around but I am still a bit uncertain.

 

[Extensionofgreen]

No lights of any kind should be used at night. The best lighting options depend on your cage size and type, ambient temps, species of chameleon, and other factors. I suggest using T8 or T5 10.0s, if your enclosure is screen and the lights are above the screen. A 24" fixture is not as efficient as a 48" fixture and 24" long cage is fairly small for an active veiled.
We need more information, such as cage type and dimensions, ambient day and night temps, species of chameleon, and maybe some photos.
@Venutus1 is a site sponsor and answers these questions as a profession, but he will also need the details I mentioned above. His lighting options are varied, reputable, and used by many of our members.

 

[D4saken1]

Thanks for the info. I am stuck between a 48*24*24 and a 24*48*24.

I am thinking of leaning towards the horizontal cage setup which would be the only real way for a 48 long fixture.

And okay I was just worried about night temps and I planned to house him in my wife and I's room which would keep the temps safe at night time even if it's colder outside.

Sounds like a good resource so I will go look into that.

 

[Extensionofgreen]

The more horizontal space, the better. Temps in the high 40sF are manage by most chameleons very well, and a temp drop of 10-15F from day to night is a good thing for them. Most houses aren't dropping below 55F, so no night time heat should be required.

 

[D4saken1]

Thanks k yo

The more horizontal space, the better. Temps in the high 40sF are manage by most chameleons very well, and a temp drop of 10-15F from day to night is a good thing for them. Most houses aren't dropping below 55F, so no night time heat should be required.

Thank you for the info I am used to desert reptiles like Uromaystxs and whatnot so I tend to really worry about heat because I have to be so careful. (Not saying don't be careful with the Chams just some of the more finicky desert species.)

I'll also message the site supporter : )