Lighting queries for Veiled Cham - Vivarium 45x45x60 Inch by Exo Terra

[Nicolajane]

Hi there

I am preparing a new vivarium for a juvenile veiled cham. I have decided to go for a Exo Terra vivarium 45x45xH60 Inch, (I understand I will need a larger viv/ flex at some point).
I have been doing a lot of reading up about whether to go for a flexarium or terrarium but I have had good feedback about the viv I have gone for so now I just need to ensure the conditions are perfect (as can be) before I move him in.

I have got the light canopy which comes with the viv but need to decide on the best bulb. Obviously a UVb light and basking light are needed but i need to work out which strength bulb and im being thrown info from all directions so I thought i'd ask some experienced veiled owners rather than pet shops and literature.

Hoping you guys can just tell me from your personal experiences from successful veiled ownership.

Cheers

 

[bradley]

Firstly the uv bulbs need to be tube bulbs not compact ones. I would personally use a 10.0 as it is above mesh but many will say a 5.0 is fine.

 

[Nicolajane]

Great thanks. Is this the kind of tube lighting your referring to:
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/linear_fluorescent_bulbs.php

As he is a juvenile is there anything else I need to consider in regards to the lighting I provide apart from a basking lamp?

Thanks