UVB lighting!

[Stephen98]

I have a 10 gallon tank currently for my veild chameleon with one 5.0 UVB 13 WATT bulb. On my light fixture i have another place for a bulb besides my basking light! Would it be better to get another UVB bulb for the cage or would that be to much UVB?

 

[MelissaB]

I wouldn't use a second UVB light in that size cage. To be honest, a ten gallon tank isn't suitable for a veiled, unless it's a tiny baby. Be careful with your basking light, and watch the temperature.

Edited to add:
Also, read the recommendations on distance (should be on the packaging or manufacturer's website) for your UVB light to make sure it's not too close. The screen, assuming your cage has a screen top, should cut down some of it, but I'm not sure what the concentration would be at that close of a distance.

 

[Stephen98]

It is a baby and thanks! Ill defiantly look up the distance then.

 

[junglefries]

Compact uvb bulb is good for a 10g tank (makes for directional aim of a 50/50 area). But upon graduating to a larger cage, bilinear uvb should be used. I would leave the other bulb empty. Overheating would most likely occur in such a small area, especially with a baby.