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@Mark_C i agree with Kaizen that any experiments and numbers you put together are valuable to the community. However, the extraterrestrial UVI that is available in your enclosure (40 is REALLY high) is simply dangerous to the animals health. UVB causes DNA damage at sufficient level and...

I don’t think he’ll be upset about it. And he definitely deserves the pub as someone who’s advancing chameleon care for new and advanced keepers

His secret identity has been revealed 😊

I couldn’t agree more. And I read posts every day of people justifying inadequate or inappropriate care. Most of them also post about the next new Cham they got because the first one died or they never post again. It is misleading. Hopefully they read far enough to learn a bit about what...

I do understand what you mean, and I think everyone should be encouraged to use linear T5HO bulbs because when set up properly and replaced regularly (or as needed if you have a solarmeter) they become the cornerstone of preventing MBD (but only nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism), and...

Understood. These can be used for short periods of time if set up properly to provide adequate UVI for UVB synthesis until you find what you’re looking for. I would be mindful of any screen walking that your Cham may do under the lamp if it is possible for them to get up there, and they...

I have it mounted above the screen about 2-3 inches. They do put out some heat. I’ve never tested it sitting on the screen to measure how warm it gets below, but I would suspect it’s similar to a low wattage basking bulb

And there is a pvc fogging tube and a mister as well in there

Yes it’s the 70w sansi https://www.sansiled.com/collections/grow-lamps/products/70w-led-grow-light

If it helps, I have one on an 18x18x24 exo terra with a linear UVB, a small dome lamp, and a fan. So it can fit

Agreed Wait, you’re known to do that? Haven’t noticed 😊 Thanks you are absolutely correct, and I fixed it 😉

Some of those bulbs can push some light. They’re just less efficient and don’t have anywhere near the penetration of the linear bulbs. Don’t forget to consider what level of UVI is at the screen. It’s always safest to not allow very high levels anywhere within the cage. In my opinion, you’re...

It’s unfortunate the second study looking at vitamin D production and insects along with calcium levels didn’t yield positive results It’s definitely possible the melanin content in the insect chosen affected their ability to create vitamin D. Melanin directly competes 7-DHC in absorbing UVB and...

Congratulations! I ordered my copy

It’s a very cool project

Wow! They’re beautiful! And very tempting 😂