uvb lighting for breaded

If the aquarium is right by the window and getting some type of sunlight do i still need a uvb light strip?

Yes, glass and most plastics block 100% of UV rays... further it is not a good idea to put glass tanks right by windows because they can act like a greenhouse and get really hot.

Even the screen tops on most tanks will block a good amount of UV

Get a reptisun 10.0 bulb, and go to home depot and for like 10-15 bucks get a flourescent light fixture. Take off teh plastic screen that "hides the bulb" and keep the light about 8-12 inches high above the basking area of his enclosure.

The reptisun bulbs are by far the best bulbs for Beardies and UVB

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Originally Posted by Rawbbeh

The reptisun bulbs are by far the best bulbs for Beardies and UVB

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That's what I use as well great product

Just make sure that you get the linear tubes and not the CFL (Spiral) version

Ok thanks

The reason for not getting the spiral is because it has/is having problems with damaging the dragons eyes. The light does not make their eyes dilate and the UVB is damaging the eye. This is the easiest way I can explain it. The tube bulbs are fine and don't have that problem. Also lights should be changed every 6 months.

Please correct me if the bulbs are better now and not having that problem.

Anyone else notice the title or is it just me. Bread doesn't need UV.

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Originally Posted by EAC Reptiles

Anyone else notice the title or is it just me. Bread doesn't need UV.

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Originally Posted by aldebono

The reason for not getting the spiral is because it has/is having problems with damaging the dragons eyes. The light does not make their eyes dilate and the UVB is damaging the eye. This is the easiest way I can explain it. The tube bulbs are fine and don't have that problem. Also lights should be changed every 6 months.

Please correct me if the bulbs are better now and not having that problem.

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I suppose I should have stated that more clearly in my original post responding to the OP. I mentioned getting a flourescent lighting unit...but yes, DO NOT USE THE SWIRLY NOODLE BULBS!!! Use only the long flourescent tube bulbs!!!

As well as the tube needs to be 10.0. Reptisuns are the best and what we use here.


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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