UVB Fluorescent bulb Question!

[rachelk]

I found out that I have the wrong type of UVB bulb and I want to make sure I get the correct one. I have a compact fluorescent bulb repti 5.0 and the wattage is 26, I need to return this and get the tube fluorescent bulb but before I do this what wattage is best and what brand is the best? THANK YOU!!

 

[dodolah]

I found out that I have the wrong type of UVB bulb and I want to make sure I get the correct one. I have a compact fluorescent bulb repti 5.0 and the wattage is 26, I need to return this and get the tube fluorescent bulb but before I do this what wattage is best and what brand is the best? THANK YOU!!

try to get this one:

Reptisun 5.0 Linear UVB tube.

wattage for uvb light is not that big a deal since it's not supposed to emit heat.
UVA light however, you need to pay attention to. Experiment with wattage till it create perfect temp for your chameleon (it depends on how cold and how hot your area gets. There is no exact number. Each location needs specific wattage depending on your local climate).