lighting

[chansman]

I'm in the process of collecting the equipment for my first chameleon enclosure. Can't I just use some of the fixtures from some of my planted fresh water aquariums? The enclosure will be 24" x 24" x 48" and the fixture is a quad T5HO with 6500k bulbs. All I need to do is replace one bulb with a UVB and pop a dome light on top for basking right?

 

[kdc5019]

in a matter of speaking yes that is true. Make sure to remove the glass or plastic cover that is typically below the lights in the light fixture as the essential UV rays will not penetrate it.

 

[chansman]

in a matter of speaking yes that is true. Make sure to remove the glass or plastic cover that is typically below the lights in the light fixture as the essential UV rays will not penetrate it.

Thanks! Do you think the 4-bulb fixture would be too much light or is there such a thing with Chams? Assuming they have enough hides.

 

[kdc5019]

Thanks! Do you think the 4-bulb fixture would be too much light or is there such a thing with Chams? Assuming they have enough hides.

4 bulb fixtures are fine. I use quads on some of my setups, just make sure you research first before you jump into chameleon keeping. Depending on the size of your enclosure and how much live plants you have will determine what percentage uvb bulb you need.