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Should the 5.0 or the 10.0 be bought
SharpShooter
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I would go with Arcadia 6%. One big plus is they last up to 12 months rather than 8.
The fixture should run any T5 HO tube of the correct length.
I think that I will get the reptisun bulb... I’m not sure, which one to buy, the 10.0 or the 5.0
JoXie411
Chameleon Enthusiast
Petco sold me a “female” turned out to be male. They no nothing
SharpShooter
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The 5 then, especially as cover will still be sparse.
You will need to replace at 8 months as the amount of UVB drops, even though your eyes can't see it and it looks fine.
Ok, thanks. About the dual dome, will it be needed or will I just use the dual dome for only the basking bulb?
SharpShooter
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You still need a basking light and the dome can still be used, even if just the one bulb needed.
The word "pets mart " is an irritate word for my ear...they will sell u anything before u walk out....if I were u ,I will find that receipt so fast n go back return everything....how are they going to tell u its a female n urs actually a male??
I know its not ur fault but that "petsdumb" store should not take advantage on an impulse buyer like u.
Ok , when buying the 24 inch 5.0 reptisun, should it be put in front or behind the dual dome, and like does the tube dock thing come with the bulb?
Like the hood for the tube bulb?
SharpShooter
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And thinking it was female, didn't explain the extra care needed at all. The OP wasn't aware of lay bins. Good job it turns out to be male.
SharpShooter
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The hood is for your UVB tube. The dome is for the basking bulb.
Reptiles need to thermo regulate by moving into or away from the heat (normally the sun but we use a bulb).
UVB is the part of sunlight that gives us sun burn. Reptiles need it in order to process vitamin D3 in their bodies. Without they will be become ill and die.
So, your dome light can be used to run the basking bulb and the new fixture provides UVB.
Im in the same page as u.....Im suprise that the petsdumb store employee didnt try sell some vet insurance for this poor op....so their vet can be confuse the gender even more.
Ok, so 5.0 or 10.0 the 10.0 is prime and the 5.0 would come Sunday,, that’s 6 days
Nvm it’s prime I found a different one.. so do you think this is what I should buy? The bottom thing is the hood for the reptisun bulb
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Well I found a 5.0 that would come I think around tommorow or Thursday. So I’m asking for some guidance here. Also should I buy a better calcuim supplement. It is repticalcuim with d3
SharpShooter
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As long as the bottom thing (hood) isn't crossed out then yes, you're good.
