topmanollie
Member
With the research i done, it says it’s good to get a 5.0/6 T5HO LINER UVB light for the chameleon. i’m planning on getting a juvenile veiled chameleon. how do i know how many watts i need? and where is a place to get them?
Uv light question
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Kaizen
Chameleon Enthusiast
Easy answer: the wattage is not important, because the uvb bulbs you mention will produce the same levels of uvb radiation below the bulb regardless of wattage. A 24 watt will produce the same uvb levels over 24” as a 54 watt will produce over 48”. So, what you need is a uvb bulb that spans the entire width of your cage.
topmanollie
Member
if i’m getting a 17.7 x 17.7 x 31.5 inch mesh tank what size should i get?
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
A larger enclosure.
Minimum recommended size for a Veiled is 24 inches wide, 24 inches long, an 48 inches high.
Then you'll get a 24 inch fixture with a 22 inch bulb.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
+1.
Getting a smaller one, and planning to get a larger one later is just a waste of money on the smaller enclosure, IMO. Also, good intentions often fall by the wayside, putting the improvement off month after month until problems develop because of a too small enclosure.
Get the 24" x 24" x 48" right off.
topmanollie
Member
thank you!! i ordered the large one because that’s what everyone said!!
AmandaS
Retired Moderator
Sounds perfect!
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Not because that's what everyone said; because that's the proper minimum size for an adult veiled chameleon.
https://chameleonacademy.com/selecting-chameleon-cage-size/
nightanole
Chameleon Enthusiast
The guy is running 2-3 threads. "everyone" had the baby cage vs big boy cage discussion in another thread.
Klyde O'Scope
Chameleon Enthusiast
Doesn't change anything; it's still the proper minimum size.
I can't even keep days of the week straight, and I'm supposed to keep track of who has how many threads going second thing in the morning‽ (First thing is
) ?
nightanole
Chameleon Enthusiast
Doesn't change anything; it's still the proper minimum size.
I can't even keep days of the week straight, and I'm supposed to keep track of who has how many threads going second thing in the morning‽ (First thing is
I cup feed, so i have upgraded to ferret cages with 1/2" spacing so the adult cham can climb all over. So i can get 36" cages now
topmanollie
Member
i know it was the proper size, i meant i ordered right off the bat because everyone said it’s better for them when i asked advice. i’m doing a lot of research and asking for help for the chamie.Doesn't change anything; it's still the proper minimum size.
I can't even keep days of the week straight, and I'm supposed to keep track of who has how many threads going second thing in the morning‽ (First thing is
Chameleonlover1219
New Member
Yes the T5HO liniur UVB is the best UVB bulb out there just as long as in is the same length as your cage.
