UVB tube.....

[Sleaper88]

Should I get a 5.0 or 10.0 for my panther Cham????

 

[camimom]

5.0


the 10.0 should only be used if your cham needs extra uvb cuz of mbd or somethng, or if the mesh is unusually thick.

 

[Sleaper88]

Ok, how about a 6%??

 

[camimom]

i dont know that kind.

 

[Sleaper88]

This is the tube
http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/arcadia-t5-d3-reptile-lamp-39w-6-34in.html

 

[camimom]

i think some people in the Uk use it, but we dont have that kind in the US i think.

 

[BocaJan]

My vet recommends 10.0 for Panthers because they live high in the trees and get strong UV unlike other chams that live among the bushes and branches. My Panthers love them. I have measured the UV with my meter and I get 60-80+ from a new bulb whereas from a 5.0 I only get 40-50. When I take the meter outside I can get 180 no problem. That is why the chams like to be outside. I only put my babies under the lower UV bulbs.

 

[PantherEnvy]

My vet recommends 10.0 for Panthers because they live high in the trees and get strong UV unlike other chams that live among the bushes and branches. My Panthers love them. I have measured the UV with my meter and I get 60-80+ from a new bulb whereas from a 5.0 I only get 40-50. When I take the meter outside I can get 180 no problem. That is why the chams like to be outside. I only put my babies under the lower UV bulbs.

I am a 10.0 believer also. My panther has an enclosure that is dense w/ plant life also.

Going 10.0 seems to be going against the grain with all the advice out there for 5.0.

 

[carol5208]

I am still waiting for a response from Liddy the owner of Kammerflage Kreations in reference to her statement on their website as to NEVER use a 10.0 as they emit too much phosphorous.Go check it out for yourself. They even warn it can kill your chamelelon. Pretty strong statement there....

 

[Sleaper88]

I think I've started something now lol, I think I'm just going to go for an 8.0 to keep everybody happy lol

 

[Kmw]

I am a 10.0 believer also. My panther has an enclosure that is dense w/ plant life also.

Going 10.0 seems to be going against the grain with all the advice out there for 5.0.

I second this. Both my guys have 10.0.

 

[Sleaper88]

How about juveniles? 10.0 or 5.0?