UVB Reflectors

[iLik3LIzards]

So I was thinking about mocking a reflector for the ol' 18" repti 5.0 holder thing. Did some research on the matter (UV Guide) and apparently I can double the distance and percentage of UVB output into my enclosure by the use of reflection. My only question is would this be considered over kill? I thought about doing this for two reason; 1) I have baby cham in 4' enclosure (couldnt resist the deal), and basically just want to make sure he recieves as much UVB as it needs. I understand larger enclosures for babies are bad because they dont know how to regulate the UVB they need. 2) Basically half of the UVB rays are being dispursed in areas other than my enclosure and this kind of bugs me. SO, any thoughts?

 

[Avana Miaramila]

I currently use an Arcadia 6% tube with a reflector on it for my baby panther's set-up, height of which is 33" (approximately). My baby panther seems to be able to regulate his exposure to UVB quite easily ( he's about 14 weeks old ) as he moves about the enclosure, so I would think your cham should be ok if you use a reflector. The other benefit of reflectors is that they can prolong the life of a UV tube, all my Beardies viv's have reflectors on too, both adult and baby viv's and I have had no problems using them in the last 4 years.
Hope this helps

 

[iLik3LIzards]

It does, thanks.