Use Arcadia T5HO lighting with 6% of 12% UVB???

[aguallo123]

So I've been doing more research and many members on here have suggested that I use a T5Ho bulb on my 6X2X3 cage for my juvenile male panther chameleon. I want to know what percentage UVB should I get, the 6% or 12%?
I have a regular reptisun 5.0 in there right.
The pic is for size reference

 

[Wowbango]

By Default, you should use the 5.0 (or 6% Acadia equivalent). I would only move up to the 12% if you had a VERY thick canopy and penetration was an issue. Based on the picture, you would be fine to go with a 6%.

 

[aguallo123]

By Default, you should use the 5.0 (or 6% Acadia equivalent). I would only move up to the 12% if you had a VERY thick canopy and penetration was an issue. Based on the picture, you would be fine to go with a 6%.

Thanks I understand this better now

 

[Graves923]

Agreed. 6% will do just fine in your cage. I use a 12% since my live plants have very broad leaves and are thick up top. I need to keep it trimmed so light can actually get down in the cage for the shorter plants.

 

[yodathepanther]

For some reason in thinking you should use a 12% t5 ho with d3 for you size cage, especially if u ever plan on adding tmstuff to your cage, but i might be wrong

 

[JacksJill]

I have a possible solution for your dilemma. Buy the 12% and wrap it in a single layer of window screen this will reduce the output by ~half. When your cage fills in remove the screen cover and you will have the best of both worlds.

 

[yodathepanther]

I have a possible solution for your dilemma. Buy the 12% and wrap it in a single layer of window screen this will reduce the output by ~half. When your cage fills in remove the screen cover and you will have the best of both worlds.

Very true i was wondering would raising the t5 just by a inch or so reduce the output because thats what i did and it seems to work

 

[JacksJill]

It will reduce how far it penetrates into the cage by an inch and the intensity proportionally from that distance.

 

[aguallo123]

I have a possible solution for your dilemma. Buy the 12% and wrap it in a single layer of window screen this will reduce the output by ~half. When your cage fills in remove the screen cover and you will have the best of both worlds.

This is a good idea i shall buy the 12% thanks!

 

[aguallo123]

The new bulb vs. the old bulb comparison.