What readings do you get on your Solarmeter at what distances?
Tom, what should the reading be for Russian hatchlings?
What readings do you get on your Solarmeter at what distances?
I think 1 or 2 is adequate. 3 or 4 is good. 5, 6, or higher is getting pretty strong and I'd be concerned about more shade, hiding areas, and limiting the time that bulb is on. At a UVI reading of 5+, I would only run the bulb for 3 hours mid day.Tom, what should the reading be for Russian hatchlings?
I agree with you on all points here.I think they’re a waste of money and get far too hot in a closed chamber. They were recommended to me before I got my RF and thank god I set up his enclosure before ordering him because temps got over 105 degrees within 30 minutes. They can’t be set on a thermostat and therefore can’t be regulated. Much cheaper and efficient to use a CHE and fluorescent tube for UV. My $50 MVB is still in its box. My AP cage which will be here this month has RHP’s mounted. More expensive than an MVB or a CHE but much better!
I can’t wait!! Pro products delivered the RHP’s this week so fingers crossed it’s here in the next few weeks.I agree with you on all points here.
And you are going to LOVE your AP cage! As you assemble it, you are going to be astounded with the precision and exact tolerances from the factory. I have 8 of them now. Best enclosures on the market, by far.