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Reptisun 24 inch 10.0 in or out (what is really the truth?)

BEStillz

Bearded Dragon Egg
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Hello guys. First post here. Hello everyone! I’m a new beardie owner and I’m currently setting up a bioactive 36x18x18 terrarium. There seems to be a lot of confusions around wether to place the reptisun t5 10.0 inside or on top of the screen mesh. After doing some research I choose to go with the reptisun 24 inch in the 36 inch enclosure to better create a uvb gradient just like the hot/cold gradient. The top of my basking spot is approximately 6 inches from the top of the screen. Would this be too close to mount the uvb inside? I know that mounting it on top of the screen takes away approx 30% uvb, and would like to get as much uvb as possible without giving too much (at such a close distance with inside mounting). This seems to be one of the topics that no one seems to agree on and I’m confused lol. I attached a photo of my setup for a better understanding. Never mind the uvb currently being used. It will be replaced when I figure out where to mount the new setup.
 

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JumpinJellyfish

Juvenile Dragon
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My understanding is that the t5 10.0 is strong enough at that short distance that you can put it on top of the screen, and if mounting it inside, you want a distance of 10-12 inches. I try to provide a range of distances and let the dragon choose, just like with the basking area. :0)
 

BEStillz

Bearded Dragon Egg
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Thanks for your reply guys! What confuses me is the chart from zoo med recommends the distance for t5 10.0 bulb To be 5-10 inches away, best being 5 inches. Thats what gives me the impression that it would be ok at 6 inches away. See attachment for chart. According to the chart they are considered mid day baskers. It doesn’t specify it it should be inside or on the screen though.
 

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BEStillz

Bearded Dragon Egg
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Thanks guys. I’ve decided to go with mounting it on top of the mesh. Thank you for the clarification.
 
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