is this a good uvb fixture for a veiled chameleon? https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petco...imline-tropical-25-uvb-t8-fluorescent-fixture
also does that come with the light?
also does that come with the light?
uvb fixtures
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ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
Edit: it will work with either a Zoo Med 10.0 or Arcadia 12% linear UVB when placed the correct distance away from your chameleon‘s tallest basking branch, but a T5 High Output linear fixture the length of, or a foot longer than, your chameleon‘s biggest cage he/she will be placed in with either an Arcadia 6% or Zoo Med 5.0 linear UVB bulb (again raised the correct distance away) is recommended if you don’t already have a T8
ERKleRose
Chameleon Enthusiast
With the T8, yes. Just make sure to have the appropriate distance between the bulb and basking branch. I would at least get the 24” long fixture so you can use the guide in here: https://chameleonacademy.com/basics-uvb-for-chameleons/
And make sure to replace the Zoo Med 10.0 bulb every 6 months if you don’t have/get a Solarmeter 6.5
Edit: agree with below
T8s can work, but if you don’t already have one (and even if you do), a T5 HO is the way to go, it is much more effective, and UVB should be last thing you skimp on money-wise (though nothing should be skimped on)! Still get a Solarmeter 6.5 if possible, too!
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Its a waste of money... You can buy this T5HO fixture https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html
And buy this UVB bulb for it. https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-6-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
If you do not have plant lighting these fixtures are also good for that and come with the daylight bulbs for plants. So you could at 1 or 2 more fixtures for the plants.
You would have basking 9 inches below this fixture if it is sitting on the screen top.
And buy this UVB bulb for it. https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/arcadia-6-uvb-t5-reptile-bulb.html
If you do not have plant lighting these fixtures are also good for that and come with the daylight bulbs for plants. So you could at 1 or 2 more fixtures for the plants.
You would have basking 9 inches below this fixture if it is sitting on the screen top.
You can buy all those fixtures for both UVB and plant lights hun. No need to buy a different one for the UVB bulb.
Fchamel
Chameleon Enthusiast
I am getting a new UVB and fixture. I am going to keep my basking the same. which is in the zoo med dome. I will put my plant light in my dome because there are two spaces for lights.
Message me if you need help.
Tige21v
Avid Member
https://chameleonacademy.com/chameleon-cage-set-up-replicating-the-sun/
(Thank you again @nightanole lol)
You may want to read this over
Any money saved on an improper uvb light setup will be a mere pittance compared to the vet bills, medicine, and time spent if your cham develops MBD.
(Thank you again @nightanole lol)
You may want to read this over
Any money saved on an improper uvb light setup will be a mere pittance compared to the vet bills, medicine, and time spent if your cham develops MBD.
If the fixture does not have the correct reflector in it then it will not work the same...
You use a solarmeter 6.5 in the cage to make sure it is reflecting properly... Or just just buy a fixture that you know will work. That is a much cheaper option.
