Do screens block uvb?

[Angelwolf]

Did the fixture already come with bulbs?

No. They typically don't. Because there are so many different lighting combinations based on different animals.

 

[kelly_girl199]

I actually just set this cage up about 2 days ago, my girlfriend seen this setup on Pinterest it's pretty much step by step I'll send the link. BUT TO ANSWER YOUR ? Simply thumbtack through the screen into fresh cut branches, I know your thinking not sturdy but it's very sturdy and doesn't damnage the screen! Here's the link http://www.muchadoaboutchameleons.com/2012/04/my-chameleon-room-cages.html?m=1

I have dragon strand ledges which is helpful but the inside pieces are so short. And it's hard to hang larger beaches

 

[Angelwolf]

I have dragon strand ledges which is helpful but the inside pieces are so short. And it's hard to hang larger beaches

I wouldn't have thought of using thumbtacks. I used very thin copper wire to secure the branches and vines in my cage, and my yellow pothos vines are so long, I just wrapped them around the branches where ever they wanted to go. I also have a hibiscus tree in his enclosure.

 

[JamesB88]

I wouldn't have thought of using thumbtacks. I used very thin copper wire to secure the branches and vines in my cage, and my yellow pothos vines are so long, I just wrapped them around the branches where ever they wanted to go. I also have a hibiscus tree in his enclosure.

Yeah I want

Did the fixture already come with bulbs?

yes it's led lights that are very bright red white and blue for night viewing and then it had the uvb bulb I believe mine came with the 5.0 uvb high output bulb.

 

[guanagator]

I would highly recommend a linear bulb. The CFLs have been known to cause eye issues in chameleons and it's a shame that companies promote them for chameleon use. The only way to know how much UVB is actually penetrating the screen is to test with a meter. However they are very expensive. I can say that some very experienced chameleon keepers and long time breeders have had long term success using T 8 5.0 setups. The T-8s are cheaper and fixtures can often be found sold as shop lights at major home stores, the typical 2 bulb fixture with one 5.0 and one grow light bulb will keep the chameleon and some low light plants like pothos very happy. I personally use a mix of T-5 and T-8s, on 2' x 2' x 4' enclosures or larger I use HO T-5s with 12% arcadia bulbs. These enclosures are well planted and have plenty of canopy for the chameleon to choose its desired UV exposure. For montanes I use T-8 with 5.0s. One bonus of the arcadia bulbs is they tend to last longer than the reptisuns. You can contact Todd at lightyourreptiles.com and he will get you set up right!

 

[Angelwolf]

I would highly recommend a linear bulb. The CFLs have been known to cause eye issues in chameleons and it's a shame that companies promote them for chameleon use. The only way to know how much UVB is actually penetrating the screen is to test with a meter. However they are very expensive. I can say that some very experienced chameleon keepers and long time breeders have had long term success using T 8 5.0 setups. The T-8s are cheaper and fixtures can often be found sold as shop lights at major home stores, the typical 2 bulb fixture with one 5.0 and one grow light bulb will keep the chameleon and some low light plants like pothos very happy. I personally use a mix of T-5 and T-8s, on 2' x 2' x 4' enclosures or larger I use HO T-5s with 12% arcadia bulbs. These enclosures are well planted and have plenty of canopy for the chameleon to choose its desired UV exposure. For montanes I use T-8 with 5.0s. One bonus of the arcadia bulbs is they tend to last longer than the reptisuns. You can contact Todd at lightyourreptiles.com and he will get you set up right!

The original CFL bulbs were found to be defective. Which is why they were hurting chams' eyes. They have fixed that problem, and they are ok to use, now. I have never had any issues (knock on wood) using them with any of my reptiles, but of course, you never know what might happen. Thanks for the info, though! I will check it out!

 

[JamesB88]

I would highly recommend a linear bulb. The CFLs have been known to cause eye issues in chameleons and it's a shame that companies promote them for chameleon use. The only way to know how much UVB is actually penetrating the screen is to test with a meter. However they are very expensive. I can say that some very experienced chameleon keepers and long time breeders have had long term success using T 8 5.0 setups. The T-8s are cheaper and fixtures can often be found sold as shop lights at major home stores, the typical 2 bulb fixture with one 5.0 and one grow light bulb will keep the chameleon and some low light plants like pothos very happy. I personally use a mix of T-5 and T-8s, on 2' x 2' x 4' enclosures or larger I use HO T-5s with 12% arcadia bulbs. These enclosures are well planted and have plenty of canopy for the chameleon to choose its desired UV exposure. For montanes I use T-8 with 5.0s. One bonus of the arcadia bulbs is they tend to last longer than the reptisuns. You can contact Todd at lightyourreptiles.com and he will get you set up right!

Good deal thanks for the info I'll try the Arcadia bulb when mines at the end of its life I'm about 5 months! Thanks again

 

[Peachypink]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...in-the-cage-that-matters.153747/#post-1311429


This is one of the best explainations of lighting needed for your Cham by Todd at Light Your Repties. Dude knows his stuff!

 

[guanagator]

The original CFL bulbs were found to be defective. Which is why they were hurting chams' eyes. They have fixed that problem, and they are ok to use, now. I have never had any issues (knock on wood) using them with any of my reptiles, but of course, you never know what might happen. Thanks for the info, though! I will check it out!

They claim to have fixed the issue however it is a dubious claim put forth by the people who wish to keep selling the fixtures and bulbs they invested money developing. The CFLs also don't give you very much coverage or penetration. Why risk it? Over the last year I have seen multiple examples of eye issues both on FB groups and this forum where the so called fixed CFLs were being used.

 

[Angelwolf]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/lighting/ This is where I got the info. I use a double dome, so I know when he is basking, he is plenty close to it, to be getting the benefit of it.