Do T5's even with reflectors have to go on top of the encloure?

[JoeyMania91]

I have been told a T8 can only be mounted inside but I've seen people's set up with T5's inside and their Dragons are flourishing.


Does it depend on distance?

 

[HoomanSlave]

It's probably because of the screen top. The mesh filters out most of the UVB, so people mount their UVBs inside the enclosure for maximum light.
Distance does matter-the farther away the UVB is, less reaches the lizard. Mounting the UVB inside gets the light closer to the reptile, providing more UVB rays.

 

[Sadie]

Inside T 5's should be a distance of 12-15 inches directly above basking decor

 

[JoeyMania91]

Inside T 5's should be a distance of 12-15 inches directly above basking decor

Exactly. I just got my Arcadia ProT5 Kit with a reflector and I mounted it inside and my beardie is loving it. His basking spot sits like 13 inches for the UVB/Basking area.



I've been attacked on facebook cause I said T5's can be mounted inside the right way lol.

 

[JoeyMania91]

It's probably because of the screen top. The mesh filters out most of the UVB, so people mount their UVBs inside the enclosure for maximum light.
Distance does matter-the farther away the UVB is, less reaches the lizard. Mounting the UVB inside gets the light closer to the reptile, providing more UVB rays.

Yep and with a reflector, it helps keep the UVB pointed down at the reptile inside of shooting it our everywhere and hurting their eyes.