uvb height question
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Hello! Yes, you need to rise it. But don't use glues or stickers - screws only. What's the height between substrate and ceiling? If the lamp is still too low you may need to add mesh cover (e.g. metallic fly screen mesh) or change the lamp to 5.0.
screws only... I don't think it's going to be easy, but I'll try it
I think the distance would be perfect if I put it on the ceiling. thank you
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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Scree the metal brackets that came with the fixture to the ceiling and then pop the fixture to place.
Reptisun Terrarium Hoods don't have any. They are intended to lie on top of mesh screen. It's always an adventure to fix them to the ceiling
) Perhaps, using 4 screw-in hooks is the easiest option. Or metallic brackets/tape from the hardware store.
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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I thought I saw some in the photo, but I might be wrong. These look very similar to the clips that come with the Arcadia fixture.Reptisun Terrarium Hoods don't have any. They are intended to lie on top of mesh screen. It's always an adventure to fix them to the ceiling
You are right! And the fixture is not ZooMed Terrarium hood. Those clips can be attached directly to the ceiling.
@woojb0705 what lamp fixture do you use?
Thank you so much for your help
I just have a 3D printer at home, so I tried to make a bracket
I hope it works well
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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@woojb0705 The clips should have a hole in them for you to screw the clips on to the ceiling. Then you just push the fixture to place in those clips. I found this video useful:
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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I hope it will work for you, if not then we have to figure out something else.wow
What a great way!
I finally learn it's purpose...Thanks
I don't think that is too close for a ZooMed fixture. Especially if you are only running it for a few hours mid day as you should be. It does look like it might be too close if that were an Arcadia 12% HO tube.
Only a UV meter can answer this question. Solarmeter 6.5.
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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@Tom this doesn't look to be a zoomed fixture
It does not look ZooMed nor does it look like it has a mirror type reflector. So any guesses as to proper distance are totally guesses. Only a Solarmeter 6.5 or specs from the correct manufacturer are valid for proper height. Type of reflector, wire mesh, type of ballast, brand of bulb, etc. all effect UVI level and distance.
Also - for others reading for input - I don't like the UVB fixture to be more than 1/2 the length of the enclosure. A tortoise needs to be able to rest away from the basking zone and UV.
Also - for others reading for input - I don't like the UVB fixture to be more than 1/2 the length of the enclosure. A tortoise needs to be able to rest away from the basking zone and UV.
@woojb0705 Here is an illustration to Mark's post above on how reflector influences UVB exposure: https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/t5-uvi-comparison-arcadia-vs-sun-blaze-fixture.184441/
Perhaps, you have two options: get a Solarmeter 6.5 (never a bad idea ) to check UVI with your ViaAqua fixture or get another fixture already tested with your lamp (e.g. ZooMed Terrarium Hood).
Perhaps, you have two options: get a Solarmeter 6.5 (never a bad idea
) to check UVI with your ViaAqua fixture or get another fixture already tested with your lamp (e.g. ZooMed Terrarium Hood).
OP Says it's a "Reptisun t5 10.0" in post #1. The fixture is inconsequential. Its the bulb type that my assertions were based upon.
