24" Light fixture recommendations?

[ArizCats10]

Hi, I am trying to complete the lighting on my Panther chameleon's cage and was hoping for some recommendations. My current lighting includes:

Zoo Med 24" T5 High Output Terrarium Hood with an Arcadia D3 6% UVB T5 Bulb

Zilla Single Low Profile Reptile Terrarium Fixture with 50W Mini Day White Halogen Bulb

I have a Zoo Med Reptibreeze XL cage. I am thinking the Zilla fixture/50W Mini Halogen Bulb might need to be replaced due to its small size, I am concerned it doesn't provide a large enough basking area for him. I'd graciously accept recommendations on a good replacement for this if it's needed

My concern is that these two lights do not provide enough light for his cage, it is darker than I'd like. I have been using a compact LED light in a single dome which has helped but I'd really prefer to change to a 24" light fixture. I was hoping for some recommendations on this, there are a ton of options on Amazon. I was hoping I could get some recommendations on a good one to go with.

Some of the ones I came across:

https://www.amazon.com/Daylight-Flu...p/B072M4Y68B/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=24"+6500k+light+fixture&qid=1594320694&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-30

https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Blaze-Fl...dp/B009GCQWX2/ref=psdc_14252961_t3_B06XPKQPSL

https://www.amazon.com/SunBester-LS...p/B077CHKPB1/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=24"+6500k+plant+fixture&qid=1594320833&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-10

 

[Beman]

Hi, I am trying to complete the lighting on my Panther chameleon's cage and was hoping for some recommendations. My current lighting includes:

Zoo Med 24" T5 High Output Terrarium Hood with an Arcadia D3 6% UVB T5 Bulb

Zilla Single Low Profile Reptile Terrarium Fixture with 50W Mini Day White Halogen Bulb

I have a Zoo Med Reptibreeze XL cage. I am thinking the Zilla fixture/50W Mini Halogen Bulb might need to be replaced due to its small size, I am concerned it doesn't provide a large enough basking area for him. I'd graciously accept recommendations on a good replacement for this if it's needed

My concern is that these two lights do not provide enough light for his cage, it is darker than I'd like. I have been using a compact LED light in a single dome which has helped but I'd really prefer to change to a 24" light fixture. I was hoping for some recommendations on this, there are a ton of options on Amazon. I was hoping I could get some recommendations on a good one to go with.

Some of the ones I came across:

https://www.amazon.com/Daylight-Flu...p/B072M4Y68B/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=24"+6500k+light+fixture&qid=1594320694&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-30

https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Blaze-Fl...dp/B009GCQWX2/ref=psdc_14252961_t3_B06XPKQPSL

https://www.amazon.com/SunBester-LS...p/B077CHKPB1/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=24"+6500k+plant+fixture&qid=1594320833&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-10

You will want to replace the mini dome. With a standard dome. I suggest lifting it off the cage as well so that you don't have to worry about a baby screen climbing the top panel and getting burned.
I am using these fixtures for my T5 lighting and I love them. I use 3 (1UVB 2 daylights) total but you could use 1 for the daylight bulb and it comes with the bulb. https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html
You can see in this video of my set up how the lighting floods the cage. https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...rge-atrium-for-my-beman-3.176158/post-1582757

 

[ArizCats10]

You will want to replace the mini dome. With a standard dome. I suggest lifting it off the cage as well so that you don't have to worry about a baby screen climbing the top panel and getting burned.
I am using these fixtures for my T5 lighting and I love them. I use 3 (1UVB 2 daylights) total but you could use 1 for the daylight bulb and it comes with the bulb. https://www.pangeareptile.com/store/t5-uvb-light-fixture.html
You can see in this video of my set up how the lighting floods the cage. https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...rge-atrium-for-my-beman-3.176158/post-1582757

Thanks! That was exactly the type of light I was looking for, I'm going to order two for both of my cages now. Your cages/set-up looks great, gives me something to strive for

One question about the mini dome I have, would it still be feasible to use it with my Female Panther (4-5 months old) instead? I would definitely need to raise it off of the screen to ensure she didn't get hurt.

Also, are you using the bulbs that the Pangea Reptile T5 HO Fixtures come with in your setup currently?

 

[Beman]

Thanks! That was exactly the type of light I was looking for, I'm going to order two for both of my cages now. Your cages/set-up looks great, gives me something to strive for

One question about the mini dome I have, would it still be feasible to use it with my Female Panther (4-5 months old) instead? I would definitely need to raise it off of the screen to ensure she didn't get hurt.

Also, are you using the bulbs that the Pangea Reptile T5 HO Fixtures come with in your setup currently?

Your welcome.

I have no hands on experience with the mini dome. But since you need to keep temps for your female at 79-80 to control clutch size (along with a reduced feeding schedule) The mini may very well work nicely in combo with the T5's. You will want to test your temps. These do put out some heat so I would test temps with the two t5 fixtures running and the mini dome and see what you get. You may find the output with both T5's running will up your temps enough. You will need a 9-10 inch drop to the closest basking branch with these fixtures and the uvb.

And yes I am using the 6400 daylight bulbs that came in the fixtures. They are bright! LOL

The fixtures are really nice because you can daisy chain them together. They come with a connector cord. You can see it in video in the middle of them. I happen to have all 6 on 3 different timers to kick on and off at different times. But if you have them all on one timer you can connect the first one to the outlet then daisy the rest so your only running one cord to power. I really love that about these fixtures.

 

[twistychams]

Whats goin on! If you were still thinking of picking up a baby from me id be more than happy to let you check out our set ups and we can talk about how you are going to set up and what would be best. Everything looks good to me from the information you provided... feel free to call or text me with questions: 4806001384

 

[Beman]

Whats goin on! If you were still thinking of picking up a baby from me id be more than happy to let you check out our set ups and we can talk about how you are going to set up and what would be best. Everything looks good to me from the information you provided... feel free to call or text me with questions: 4806001384

Do we all get to text spam you now

 

[twistychams]

Haha if you want?