Which UV light is the best for a panther chameleon?

[Jwillchamel]

I have the fluorescent stick Style UV light. I am wondering if it is better to have a different type? Or if it is just a preference?

 

[Jwillchamel]

The ones I have are 18 inch 5.0 tropical UV reptisun

 

[Jwillchamel]

If it is a preference I like the sticks better because it covers the whole cage

 

[broderp]

T5 22" ReptiSun 5.0 stick here as well.

But like all things, everyone has a preference as to what works for them or what fits their particular enclosure setup. I have used both. I have a T5 hood that hold 4 T-5 bulbs, I just replace one of them with a "stick" type for convenience. I have no scientific proof it is better or worse than the bulb type.

 

[Virgil1972]

Here is a pretty cool article for you to look at. It talks about UVB lighting and compares the different style lights and has charts.

 

[kinyonga]

There are lots of UVB lights out there and lots of them are fine. I prefer the long tube Repti-sun 5.0 lights. Long lights cover more area so the chameleon can move around more.

 

[broderp]

Here is a pretty cool article for you to look at. It talks about UVB lighting and compares the different style lights and has charts.

Thanks, looks like a lot of information!

 

[timw1]

I have Arcadia 22" 24W T-5 6% UVB for my guy. From what I've read it appears to be the best quality. Be careful where you buy it from though, I have seen the price ranging from $17.99 to $49.00 for the same bulb.

 

[Nursemaia]

I only use Arcadia bulbs but I have 12% but that's because I have my panther in a very large heavily planted enclosure

 

[Jwillchamel]

I only use Arcadia bulbs but I have 12% but that's because I have my panther in a very large heavily planted enclosure

Do you think i should get a 12% bulb for a 4ft tallx3ft widex2ft depth

 

[Nursemaia]

Do you think i should get a 12% bulb for a 4ft tallx3ft widex2ft depth

My enclosure is larger than that and I would only go with the 12% if it is densely planted so it has adequate coverage to get out of the uvb if desired