10 or 5 Reptisun?

[David Daniels]

If I have to place my Reptisun UVB linear light ontop of the Mesh Cover for my beardies Cage, should I use a 10.0 or 5.0? The distance from the mesh covering to the basking spot is about 4 inches. This is temporary, for about 15 days, but I want to continue giving the best UVB possible without harming my girl. Thank you!

 

[David Daniels]

I'm going to get this and place ontop of mesh. Can anyone approve/disapprove?

 

[Silver dragons]

Hello, that looks good to me, just if you can make it so it is under the mesh so it doesn't block any of the UVB!

 

[N W]

Generally they say if it is a T5 on top is ok but a T8 needs to go inside. In your case though with it being so close and very temporary I think either would be ok. Make sure to place it in a way so that your dragon can get out of it if they need to.
Also just FYI in case you haven't ordered yet, I think the same things are available at Pangea reptile for cheaper.

 

[David Daniels]

Hello, that looks good to me, just if you can make it so it is under the mesh so it doesn't block any of the UVB!

What if I cant keep it 3" away if I do that though? Will it harm her?

 

[N W]

What if I cant keep it 3" away if I do that though? Will it harm her?

Yes, you don't want it that close.

 

[David Daniels]

Yes, you don't want it that close.

Okay thats what I though, but if its right above a mesh screen she should be okay?

 

[N W]

I'd say for 2 weeks, ok.