Correct Lighting for Veiled?

[PhxKarma]

I am building an enclosure, I can fit 2x18" bulbs along the top, but nothing longer, would two 5.0's work or should I do one 10.0 and one 5.0 or what?

Enclosure is 45x24x20.

 

[skully23]

a dual fixture?

People recommened the reptisun 10.0 if its mesh. You can use reptiglo 5.0 if you dont mind replacing them sooner. I don't know if you need two.
You going to have a bask bulb right?

 

[pssh]

10.0 is recommended with reptariums and very dense mesh, a 5.0 is fine other wise. Reptisun's are the best but reptiglo's will work too. Just one UVB bulb. If you put it diagonally you should be able to fit a 24 inch unless there is a fat rim on top.

 

[skully23]

but reptiglos are so much easier to find in a pet store and to buy than ordering

 

[pssh]

But have to be replaced more often and they aren't the best. I use reptisun's because they are the best for chameleons so far and they can be used for longer.

 

[skully23]

how long can reptiglo be used?

 

[pssh]

Six months seems to be the longest recommended use.

 

[PhxKarma]

a dual fixture?

People recommened the reptisun 10.0 if its mesh. You can use reptiglo 5.0 if you dont mind replacing them sooner. I don't know if you need two.
You going to have a bask bulb right?

Probably a dual, I can fit a 24" diagonal, I have 25" of diagonal space so the fixture might hang over the edge.

I am using just basic window screen, so a 5.0 24" should be alright?

And yes I am using a basking light as well.

 

[skully23]

ya thats what I am using. 5.0 24"

 

[PhxKarma]

Do they make 20 or 22 inch bulbs? I just measured my fixture and it seems 24" might be too long.

 

[skully23]

how long is your cage? Yes I have seen 20inch.

 

[pssh]

According to my math you should be able to fit 30 inches of fixture up there diagonally? I just did a simple A squared plus B squared equals C squared... Maybe I'm just lame? It is 24x20 on top right?

 

[draetish]

Probably a dual, I can fit a 24" diagonal, I have 25" of diagonal space so the fixture might hang over the edge.

I am using just basic window screen, so a 5.0 24" should be alright?

And yes I am using a basking light as well.

The hood will be 30" but the tube light that fits inside is 24". I have two, one on each cage. You want the bulb to cover side to side on the top. I think it would be perfect.

 

[Chameron]

Depending on mesh i would definitally go with the tube 5.0 repti sun by zoo med

thats what i have on my little veiled