Who makes the 12% bulb? I'v never heard of a 12% T8. Are you sure its not an HO T5?Is anybody familiar with these UVB tubes and what are your experiences with them?
12% UVB + D3 Reptile Lamp. T8
And Any thoughts on the Deep Heat Projector?
In any case, the only way to know what any UV bulb is doing is to put a meter under it. Solarmeter 6.5.
I have no experience with the deep heat projector either.
I love the idea of feeding him in a separate container. I do this with lots of animals and there are many benefits to doing it that way.