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Hi. I very recently upgraded my sweet guy to a 2x2x4’ Zen and unfortunately didn’t anticipate the change in height from his previous 18” high enclosure to the new 24”. Before I buy new stuff, I’d like to know how others are managing the uvb and basking heat in their 2’ tall enclosures. I have been using a 24” T5 with a 10.0 uvb hung underneath the screen top. The bulb needs replacing and I’m planning on getting an Arcadia. Is the 12% uvb adequate or do I need stronger?
Basking temp is proving a challenge. I’m using a dome with a 150w bulb set directly on top of the screen. He used to hang out on top of his pyramid hide and temps were perfect. Now his hide is too short and I’ve had to place hammocks at around 8” down from the top for a temp around 100...and he keeps trying to climb higher/closer to the bulb. Any better ideas?
Basking temp is proving a challenge. I’m using a dome with a 150w bulb set directly on top of the screen. He used to hang out on top of his pyramid hide and temps were perfect. Now his hide is too short and I’ve had to place hammocks at around 8” down from the top for a temp around 100...and he keeps trying to climb higher/closer to the bulb. Any better ideas?