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Post by IrwinsMom on May 16, 2005 14:09:53 GMT -8
I have a 24" Zoo Med Iguana Light 5.0 in my 7' high, 5 ' wide, 4 ' deep enclosure. If this bulb is placed 12" or less from the basking spot, will this bulb provide enough UVA/UVB light?
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Post by prism_wolf on May 16, 2005 16:10:33 GMT -8
Actually...for an ig Irwin's size...you need two 48" Reptisun 5.0s. These need to be at least 8-10" away from his back.
When you pruchase a hood, don't go for cheap. It has been tested that the cheapo hoods from Wal-Mart and such for $8 do not allow maximum UVB output. Get one of the $20 ones from Lowe's or Home Depot. It's all in the ballast of these hoods and how they allow the tubes to run at maximum effeciency.
**A hint - Line the inside of your hood with foil, shiny side out, in a curving arc. Do not follow and sharp angles. This will increase the UVB emissions by a good 20% more or less. It raised mine by 22%... ;D
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Post by IrwinsMom on May 16, 2005 17:02:18 GMT -8
I figured that it wasn't enough, but thought I'd ask anyway. I'll work on getting that for him too. Hopefully I can get it this weekend! (I get paid! ;D)
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Post by IrwinsMom on May 16, 2005 17:03:54 GMT -8
;DThanks for all your help, BTW! ;D
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Post by prism_wolf on May 16, 2005 17:11:50 GMT -8
You're welcome!
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"It is just like man's vanity and impertinence to call an animal dumb because it is dumb to his dull perceptions." 
