Uvb Lighting

[Mlipinski]

Hey so I was just wondering. I have an 18 by 36 enclosure and was thinking of getting a linear 5.0 uvb. If I have the linear and the compact 5.0 and use both is that harmful to my chameleon? Thank you.

 

[Lindasjackson]

Welcome to the forum! We’re glad you’re here asking questions! The uvb that the compact uvb bulbs put out only penetrates 2-3 inches from the bulb so I wouldn’t use that at all. It’s important that you do get a T5HO fixture with either a reptisun 5.0 long linear bulb or an Arcadia 6% long linear bulb. You want the light to be at least the width of your cage. Then you’ll want your basking branch at least 8-9 inches below the light.

 

[Lindasjackson]

If you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask. Is your enclosure an 18x18x36? What kind of Cham do you have? Most chams require a 2x2x4.

 

[Mlipinski]

Thank you so much it’s about 16x16x30 or so. He’s a veiled Cham who is doing really well I just want him to continue to thrive. Thank you.

 

[kinyonga]

If you answer the questions in the how to ask for help thread near the top of the health forum we can check your husbandry for you.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Hey so I was just wondering. I have an 18 by 36 enclosure and was thinking of getting a linear 5.0 uvb. If I have the linear and the compact 5.0 and use both is that harmful to my chameleon? Thank you.

I wouldn't say harmful. Maybe just a waste of resources—at proper basking distance for a linear tube, the compact is even less useful. I would just go with the linear.

 

[Lindasjackson]

Well he’s eventually going to need at least a 2x2x4 by the time he’s 4-5 months old so if I were you I would invest in a light I mentioned above that’s at least 24 inches long and then work on getting the larger cage ASAP since veileds get pretty big.

 

[Beman]

Thank you so much it’s about 16x16x30 or so. He’s a veiled Cham who is doing really well I just want him to continue to thrive. Thank you.

Buy the 24 inch T5HO fixture you will need it because you have to upgrade him to the larger cage. 2x2x4ft.

 

[Mlipinski]

Thank you all so much I actually just purchased the 24 inch t5ho lamp today n will be here next week. He is still active and doing good thank you for your help.

 

[Mlipinski]

Here is how he looks now.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Here is how he looks now.

OMG!!! HE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE A CHAMELEON!!!

IANAV, but he looks pretty good to me; I don't see any overt signs of MBD.

 

[Beman]

Here is how he looks now.

Handsome guy you have.

 

[Lindasjackson]

He’s beautiful!