Light Questions

[AnamCara]

This is maybe a stupid question but if I want to use mostly live plants do I have to consider any additional / different light other than the UVB light needed for the cham?

Also, is there any good reference for heat lamb wattage vs terrarium size? I'm having a little trouble getting the temperatures where I want them in the habitat.

Thanks! I'm super excited to have found this forum!

 

[Syreptyon]

For healthy, thriving plants I'd recommend a fluorescent 6500K plant light in addition to the UVB! That's what I do and it works wonders

 

[CamrynTheCham22]

Would you just have to buy a standard dome fixture for that? Like what the UVB and basking lights are usually screwed into?

 

[Goose502]

The best application for both UVB and plant bulbs is by far T5 fluorescents. The screw in coil (compact fluorescents), are poorly suited for reptiles due to a narrow output and poor lifespan.

 

[AnamCara]

The best application for both UVB and plant bulbs is by far T5 fluorescents. The screw in coil (compact fluorescents), are poorly suited for reptiles due to a narrow output and poor lifespan.

Ok so bare with me while I sound dumb -- if i get a t5 flourscent light that will cover the full spectrum that both the cham and plants need? That is, itll have enough uvb for cham? Or will I have to have different bulbs within the fixture to provide full coverage?

(Thanks so much to everyone who has replied!)

 

[BIGGUN]

I would suggest a 2 bulb t5 fixture. One bulb Arcadia 6% one bulb grow light or 6500k. Then an incandescent 60-100 watt bulb in a dome fixture to add heat to the basking area.

 

[RJChamers]

X2 with Biggun

 

[AnamCara]

Ok that makes sense. I wasn't sure if I could do UVB and Heat element in same fixture. Thanks so much! I'm very glad to have a forum like this to help!