Lighting UVB

charrrmeleonn

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just got a chamelon is this light good for UVB? Please let me know I don’t want to hurt my little guy or do anything wrong
 

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I see they don’t have the 6% in stock. :(
Although I personally prefer Arcadia, ReptiSun is ok and this is what you want/need. https://www.amazon.com/Reptisun-T5-...0&sr=1-1-5e1b2986-06e6-4004-a85e-73bfa3ee44fe
The problem with the screw in bulbs is they have no range or gradient. For chameleons we want a UV index/level of 3.0 at basking area with gradients so they aren’t always being blasted with uvb. The T5 with a 5.0 or 6% uvb bulb provides a UV index of around 3.0 approx 8-9” below it (and thru the screen). The screw in bulbs provide that level at only about 2-3” below it and then drops off to nothing after another inch or 2.
 
just got a chamelon is this light good for UVB? Please let me know I don’t want to hurt my little guy or do anything wrong
For chameleons, linear T5HO UVBs are currently the best option.

I've found it best to consider bulbs & fixtures separately in most cases.
In the case of linear T5 HO UVB bulbs, I have both Arcadia and Reptisun, and IMO/E, both are equivalent.
In the case of fixtures, https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/lighting-and-heating.184907/#post-1701193

Deals can usually be found packaging either of the above bulbs with one of Shenzen's fixtures.
 
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