I'm getting a 6 foot cage by 2 1/2 feet wide and I have some people telling me to get a 5.0 UVB and others telling me 10.0. But the way I see it, Chameleons like to be up high, so why wouldn't 5.0 be fine even in a big cage since they'll be basking near the top often anyway. Wouldn't 10.0 be too much if their higher in the cage where they like to bask and stuff?
5.0 or 10.0?
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junglefries
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If you use the 10.0 make sure to use plenty of foilage for hiding. Probably is best for a six footer.
Olimpia
Biologist & Ecologist
Remember that the screen cuts the UVB by a decent chunk, so even the 10.0 gets softened by screen. I just think that the 5.0 once it's cut by the screen I feel that you get very little time of decent UVB production before it drops too low.
Over uncovered baby bins I think they are great but over a screen cage, eh, I'm more reluctant to use them. I haven't used the 5.0's in a few years now, personally.
Over uncovered baby bins I think they are great but over a screen cage, eh, I'm more reluctant to use them. I haven't used the 5.0's in a few years now, personally.
junglefries
Avid Member
There you have it. Judge Olimpia's verdict is in. Case dismissed.
