UVB Lighting

[jstrazishar]

Hi. I currently have a Reptibreeze 12x12x30. I’m just wondering if the compact Zoomed Reptisun 5.0 13 Watts is good for my enclosure. Thanks!

 

[Thehippie]

no, get a linear bulb also it depends on the type of chameleon and how old

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Hi. I currently have a Reptibreeze 12x12x30. I’m just wondering if the compact Zoomed Reptisun 5.0 13 Watts is good for my enclosure. Thanks!

No, get a linear T5. Since you’ve got a veiled you can run either a 6% or 12% UVB. It looks young so I’d say start with the 6%.

 

[jstrazishar]

no, get a linear bulb also it depends on the type of chameleon and how old

I don’t know how old he is honestly. He’s a baby. In my excitement of buying him I forgot to ask how old.

 

[Thehippie]

yea T5 for a baby or arcadia 6% when he is older then he will need 10.0 or 12%

 

[Thehippie]

he will also eventually need a 2'x2'x4' but that will be later

 

[jstrazishar]

Is this good? Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 T5-Ho Uvb Fluorescent Lamp - 24 w - 22" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQU8GF0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WSEcCb0HHHCWM

 

[Thehippie]

perfect!!!

 

[jstrazishar]

Thank you!

 

[jstrazishar]

I’m thinking of building a cage honestly. If you know of any good threads or videos, let me know.

 

[Thehippie]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/my-chameleon-setup-the-build-how-to.593/

 

[Art182]

how close can they be from the lights??

 

[ERKleRose]

I’m thinking of building a cage honestly. If you know of any good threads or videos, let me know.

Here’s my current build, so it’s not complete, but can hopefully give you some ideas: https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/diy-double-cage-build.165557/
In this thread, there’s videos and talk on how to build with multiple methods/materials
https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...t-night-first-time.166798/page-3#post-1447481