Lighting for Panther Chameleon

[Brian J G]

I am currently using a Reptisun 5.0 T5-HO 22 inch 24 watt.My 8 month old Panther doesn’t have much of a appetite but when I put him in the sun he eats like a pig.I am thinking this light isn’t strong enough? I could use some feedback?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Some variables:

• Does the fixture have a mirrored reflector?
• What is between the bulb and the basking area?
• What's the distance between the bulb and basking area?
• How old is the bulb?

Do you have a Solarmeter?

 

[Brian J G]

Yes it does have a mirrored reflector.There is cage screen between the light.the bulb is only a few months old.His basking area is under the heat bulbs but not the Reptisun.I do not have a solar meter

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

What's the distance between the bulb and basking area? 8-12" should be good.
If you can, try tilting the basking light to intersect the UVB so he can get both while basking.

 

[Brian J G]

That could be the problem,I will try to do some rearranging so he gets UVB while basking?He has 2 75 watt basking bulbs which gets adequate heat.

 

[ERKleRose]

That could be the problem,I will try to do some rearranging so he gets UVB while basking?He has 2 75 watt basking bulbs which gets adequate heat.

Welcome here! Only one heat bulb is needed