New owner with some question!

[takisxx]

Hi! Im new member and new with chameleons!i have 3-4 months old veiled chameleon!i live in greece!i wanna ask about uv light.i found this reflector and this t5 lamp for my chameleon is that ok?
My enclosure is 65x55x120 cm.i attached 4 photos 2 with old enclosure and 2 with new one. Im open for any help enclosure/ plants etc!

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t8-κατοπτρο-λαμπτηρων-arcadia-reflector-t8-alr18-for-18-w-60-cm.html?skr_prm=WyJjY2QyZWY0Mi1mZWJjLTRlMDItOTg5Ni03Y2U0MGM0NGE3OGEiLDE2MDYwMzg0MTgwODAseyJhcHBfdHlwZSI6IndlYiIsImNwIjoiZiIsInRhZ3MiOiIifV0

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t5-λαμπτηρασ-ερπετων-ακτινοβολια-as-reptile-d3-pro-t5-6-550-mm-24w.html

 

[Flick boy]

Hi Takisxx if you could fill a husbandry form you can find it the health section. What type of mesh are you using and what is the light bulb thing at the bottom of the enclosure?

 

[takisxx]

Hi Takisxx if you could fill a husbandry form you can find it the health section. What type of mesh are you using and what is the light bulb thing at the bottom of the enclosure?

The light bulb in the bottom was at old enclosure and is something like humidifier patent for humidity. With "mesh" you mean window net? If yes on the old enclosure i have only 1 mesh at the top and the rest of enclosure glass,on the new one i have mesh at the front and at the top of enclosure

 

[nightanole]

That is the correct lamp. But that website and the manufactures website dont match. its rated at 6% where you buy, but they are rated for UVI on the website...

https://www.aquariumsystems.eu/with-uvb-c102x3879541

 

[takisxx]

Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon- my chameleon is veiled 3-4 months old and its a male!


Handling -cant handling him hes scared of my face and hissing, 3-4 times i took him out of his cage with cricket in my hand and i put him on sun in my garden trees


Feeding- i handfeeding him from 1st day -he doesnt eat from hes bowl dont know why.


Supplements - i give him day per day calcium with d3(repashy superfoods -calcium plus lod vitamin and calcium supplement)


Watering- i mist every day 2-3 times till all plants get wet. For water i have a dripper


Fecal Description - i doesnt check him for parasite.hes recent dropping its ok and its black with white "mucus"


Cage Info:


Cage Type - his cage is made of plywood and it has got window net on top and in front (door)


Lighting - i have exo terra 100(25 watt,5.0) lighting uvb bulb and 75 bulb (red) for the temprature. Uvb is on from 7 o clock and it goes off at 6:30 at night.


Temperature - i have 1 mechanic thermometer in the cage for temprature.in the basking spot temp goes 27-29 celcius.


Humidity - for humidity i only use hand mist i mist him 2-3 times or more.i have mechanic humitity meter.


Plants - i use live plants like pothos and Schefflera.


Placement -cage located on dinning room there are no fans near it,its "semi hight traffic area" ( i mean children and my wife go around all over the house)


Location - Greece

 

[Beman]

Hi! Im new member and new with chameleons!i have 3-4 months old veiled chameleon!i live in greece!i wanna ask about uv light.i found this reflector and this t5 lamp for my chameleon is that ok?
My enclosure is 65x55x120 cm.i attached 4 photos 2 with old enclosure and 2 with new one. Im open for any help enclosure/ plants etc!

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t8-κατοπτρο-λαμπτηρων-arcadia-reflector-t8-alr18-for-18-w-60-cm.html?skr_prm=WyJjY2QyZWY0Mi1mZWJjLTRlMDItOTg5Ni03Y2U0MGM0NGE3OGEiLDE2MDYwMzg0MTgwODAseyJhcHBfdHlwZSI6IndlYiIsImNwIjoiZiIsInRhZ3MiOiIifV0

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t5-λαμπτηρασ-ερπετων-ακτινοβολια-as-reptile-d3-pro-t5-6-550-mm-24w.htmlView attachment 283115View attachment 283116View attachment 283117View attachment 283118

You have a T8 fixture linked and a T5 bulb. They will not work together. You need a T5HO fixture with the 5.0 or 6% T5 bulb. The fixture should run across the top of the enclosure and the basking branch should be 9 inches down. You will want your heat fixture on top of the enclosure as well. No lighting inside. Thermal burn is high risk with lighting inside.

 

[takisxx]

You have a T8 fixture linked and a T5 bulb. They will not work together. You need a T5HO fixture with the 5.0 or 6% T5 bulb. The fixture should run across the top of the enclosure and the basking branch should be 9 inches down. You will want your heat fixture on top of the enclosure as well. No lighting inside. Thermal burn is high risk with lighting inside.

Thanks you very much.i just post wrong link.i found this fixture and this lamp are ok now? Plz answer
http://my-petshop.gr/my-petshop/el/lampes-uva-uvb-/1608-arcadia-d3-6-forest-reptile-lamp-t5.html

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t5-κατοπτρο-λαμπτηρων-arcadia-reflector-t5-alrs24-for-24-w-55-cm.html

 

[Beman]

Thanks you very much.i just post wrong link.i found this fixture and this lamp are ok now? Plz answer
http://my-petshop.gr/my-petshop/el/lampes-uva-uvb-/1608-arcadia-d3-6-forest-reptile-lamp-t5.html

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t5-κατοπτρο-λαμπτηρων-arcadia-reflector-t5-alrs24-for-24-w-55-cm.html

So yes those are what I am talking about but do you have a T5HO fixture too? This appears to only be the reflector.

 

[takisxx]

So yes those are what I am talking about but do you have a T5HO fixture too? This appears to only be the reflector.

Oh lol what is the fixture? I thought is only the reflector with some cables....and allrdy pay for it...sorry sir but my english is poor...

 

[Beman]

Oh lol what is the fixture? I thought is only the reflector with some cables....and allrdy pay for it...sorry sir but my english is poor...

I do not know what you have access to over there. Here we have an actual fixture that the bulb goes into. Here is an example of one name brand that you might be able to get there.

 

[takisxx]

I do not know what you have access to over there. Here we have an actual fixture that the bulb goes into. Here is an example of one name brand that you might be able to get there.

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Yes in greece i dont have access on this superb item ? i take the lamp and the reflector.then i buy some cables and tranformer/adapter and thats it i think! Thanks for your help!

 

[Ramrod]

Looks like maybe adding a few more horizontal branches rather than mostly vertical.

 

[takisxx]

Looks like maybe adding a few more horizontal branches rather than mostly vertical.

Hi, thanks for help! You mean on new cage?(new is with wood)tell me where thanks you again!

 

[Flick boy]

Hi takisxx imo your boy is older than 4 months handling they can be mire a look than touch pet. Supplements you will want to use calcium no d3 every feed then switch to calcium with d3 say 15 days later then back to calcium no d3 and 15 days later reptivite with d3. Cage the minimum requirement for a male veiled is 2x2x4. Not sure how the plywood will cope with misting and humidity. As you have already asked about uvb you will need a linear long fluorescent tube like arcadia pro t5 6% kit or a repti sun t5ho as the compact is not sufficient. Imo I would change the basking bulb to white. Times good as they required 12 hours on 12 hours off. Basking temp fine. Digital probes would be better for temps and humidity iko. What are your day/night humidity levels. Live plants good probably a couple more would be good as they help humidity.if you go to chameleon academy website you will find some good info there

 

[Flick boy]

www.ubuy.com/Greece have the light you need

 

[takisxx]

Hi takisxx imo your boy is older than 4 months handling they can be mire a look than touch pet. Supplements you will want to use calcium no d3 every feed then switch to calcium with d3 say 15 days later then back to calcium no d3 and 15 days later reptivite with d3. Cage the minimum requirement for a male veiled is 2x2x4. Not sure how the plywood will cope with misting and humidity. As you have already asked about uvb you will need a linear long fluorescent tube like arcadia pro t5 6% kit or a repti sun t5ho as the compact is not sufficient. Imo I would change the basking bulb to white. Times good as they required 12 hours on 12 hours off. Basking temp fine. Digital probes would be better for temps and humidity iko. What are your day/night humidity levels. Live plants good probably a couple more would be good as they help humidity.if you go to chameleon academy website you will find some good info there View attachment 283146View attachment 283147

www.ubuy.com/Greece have the light you need

hi again and thanks you for your reply!how do you know about hes age? (i dont rly know just asking) i found and i order this from greece
http://my-petshop.gr/my-petshop/el/lampes-uva-uvb-/1608-arcadia-d3-6-forest-reptile-lamp-t5.html

https://aquaclubdesign.com/t5-κατοπτρο-λαμπτηρων-arcadia-reflector-t5-alrs24-for-24-w-55-cm.html
cant order from internetreptile.they cant shipment my items to greece!thanks for the "rule"of Supplements,my new cage from plywood its 65x55x120 cm so i think im ok with this!
about basking bulb now! i allrdy purchase ceramic bulb and i change it soon! for humidity now i have mechanical and after your post ill buy new digital 1!!!
humidity levels now: at the morning when i mist the cage and the humidmeter it goes up to 80 but if i dont mist the mechanical humidmeter it goes 40-50...so i dont know what humid is right 1...should i mist humidmeter or not when i mist the cage?
sorry for my english brother i try my best

 

[Ramrod]

Hi, thanks for help! You mean on new cage?(new is with wood)tell me where thanks you again!

Just have some horizontal so cham can use them for moving from one side to the other. Think of them as thier highways.
Also good for basking area or leading to a spot just above a feeding cup.
Good luck?

 

[takisxx]

Just have some horizontal so cham can use them for moving from one side to the other. Think of them as thier highways.
Also good for basking area or leading to a spot just above a feeding cup.
Good luck?

basking spot above hes feeding cup? with thermal crickets are fine ? i mean basking bulb of 75 watt

 

[Ramrod]

BasKing spot does not have to be above feeding cup. 75w may be a little much. I would make sure you have a good thermometer and stay between 80-85% max. You can vary temp by either moving light higher, using smaller watt,or lowering basking branch. I use 60w incadescent.

basking spot above hes feeding cup? with thermal crickets are fine ? i mean basking bulb of 75 watt

 

[takisxx]

BasKing spot does not have to be above feeding cup. 75w may be a little much. I would make sure you have a good thermometer and stay between 80-85% max. You can vary temp by either moving light higher or lowering basking branch. I use 60w incadescent.

ill buy new 1 cuz now i have mechanic one and i check again the tempratures! thanks you so much for your help!