Using old T5 fixture from reef aquarium?

[PupChow]

I am building my first Chameleon enclosure and I would love to get your expert input on lighting. Is it possible to repurpose a T5 fixture that was previously used on a reef tank over a 24x24x48 mesh enclosure? It is a 4x24w T5 with back reflector and splash guard (Link: http://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-S...599802&sr=8-1&keywords=current+usa+t5+sundial).

If it is fine to use, which T5 bulbs would you recommend and would this fixture satisfy all the enclosure's lighting needs?

 

[NHenn]

You should easily be able to use that fixture for your new setup. All you would really need to do is pick up a T5 UVB bulb and be sure to remove the splash guard as UVB can't pass through the acrylic. I recommend getting an Arcadia bulb in either a 6% or 12% UVB.

As for satisfying all the lighting, you will still need to have a basking bulb for him in a dome fixture so he can bask in the heat and not be required to sit under the UVB.

 

[PupChow]

Thank you, appreciate your help!

Would I only need 1 T5 UVB bulb in there? I do have 3 other slots I could utilize in the fixture.

You should easily be able to use that fixture for your new setup. All you would really need to do is pick up a T5 UVB bulb and be sure to remove the splash guard as UVB can't pass through the acrylic. I recommend getting an Arcadia bulb in either a 6% or 12% UVB.

As for satisfying all the lighting, you will still need to have a basking bulb for him in a dome fixture so he can bask in the heat and not be required to sit under the UVB.

 

[NHenn]

Yes, I would recommend only one UVB and three 6.5k Daylight bulbs.