Lighting Timers

[Ellron]

I am getting a Vieled chameleon Tuesday and just wanted to make sure all the lighting was correct.
It is a male, 2 month old.
The lighting I have its a Reptisun 18'' Linear Tube, and a 65 Watt basking bulb. The basking area is going to be around 80F.
How long do I leave the lights on? Right now I have the timers set for the Reptisun 12 hours and the basking bulb 8.

Thanks

 

[jeanjacket812]

Both on for 12 off for 12

 

[kpritch17]

I do 12 on and 12 off for both, but I know some people have their uvb turn on 30 minutes before and turn off 30 minutes after the basking bulb to recreate nature more. On and off for 12 hours for both is fine though.

 

[Ellron]

ok thanks!

 

[ChamOh]

I guess people just use two timers to get their UVB lights to start/stop 30 mins before/after basking light?

 

[pssh]

I would try to get the lights to turn on around the same time the sun comes up, and turn off around the time the sun goes down. I wish I could do that to make it more natural (my guys settle in when they see the sun start to set,) but unfortunately my schedule doesn't allow it.