uvb lighting for breaded

The number (10.0, 5.0 etc) really depends on the distance from the dragon to the bulb. For example, I wouldn't use a 10.0 6 inches above a translucent silkback.

Agreed. I forgot I use big/taller cages for mine.


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Yea, I figured a 10.0 would be fine for the OP too since an aquarium was mentioned but they may be using tall climbing branches underneath.

For anyone interested, this website provides incredibly in depth information about UVB and reptiles, especially bearded dragons. I'm interested to see the upcoming results of the updated lighting survey.

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/index.htm

I would just add that the UV meters are very easy to use and not overly expensive. The costs of the bulbs the way they are and the issues with chinese bulbs and massive uvb and uvc (which is very bad for living things) the meters take the uncertainty away. I have a reptisun 10.0 and I also had a repti glo 10.0 it measured at 10 inches a monster 300µW/cm² UVB. I changed it and marked it do not use. The advantage of the meter aside from being sure the bulb you get is a good one it will let you know when it really needs to be changed. I have been testing old bulbs friends have removed because 6 months has passed and found half of them are still completely acceptable.

http://www.solarmeter.com/model62.html