Lighting UVB
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MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
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.
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.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
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.
