Another source of UVB UVA aside from mvb and the sun

[tyguy35]

Hey, what is another good source of UVB UVA aside from mvb and the sun. I am looking to add something else to the tank. The tank is plenty humid but I think his pyramiding is coming from the mvb light he likes to sit to the side of the light and his pyramiding is only on the side. So I wanna add more UVA UVB any help.

 

[wellington]

Tube Fluorescent light.

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Also, if the temps is too high under the mvb that may be the reason he sits to the side. The flourescent isn't as good as the mvb, but will work.

 

[tyguy35]

My temp gage only reads 90 to 100 too hot? He ha never once sat directly under it even when it's cooler.

 

[wellington]

90-100 isn't too hot. Is the humidity 80% or more? If so, try switching the mvb for the flourescent and see if it makes a difference. You can buy the fixture at a hardware store, or like a Home Depot. Cheaper then buying the ones at a pet store or aquarium store. However, the bulb, will have to be the reptile ones.

 

[tyguy35]

Right now I have the humidity at 86 percent mister goes off every two hour warm water.
He still looks a little dry even with the humidity. Once the mister goes off he gets misted till he dries off under the lamp on the humid side. Tmrw I am building a humid hide that he will hopefully use.

 

[wellington]

Everything sounds right. How often are you soaking and does he have a water bowl available to him? If I remember correctly, he should be around the age of my Tatum, almost 2, around 21-22 months? I soak mine every other day. Now I do not have a mister like you do, however, maybe the soaking would help more then just the misting? I really don't know what else to tell you. Things sound right. He just may have a certain amount if pyramiding that is going to happen, from before you got him?

 

[ascott]

his pyramiding is only on the side.

May we see a picture please?

 

[tyguy35]

I will get a pic for you guys tonight. I soak him every other day as well. I think the pyramiding I from the breeder he was kept somewhat dry.

 

[tyguy35]

Here's the picture!