UVB Lights on Christmas Tree Container

[Quixx66]

Hi All,

How do you all who use the Christmas tree bins hang lights about 21” above the substrate surface? Adjustable? Would you mind sharing cost?

I thought I’d found a solution, but I’m not sure. Hanging across the top of the bin was bad because it was too close. I need to get something quickly because it’s been a few weeks.

 

[Quixx66]

It’s an Arcadia Pro 12% light fixture. I think it’s this one: https://www.arcadiareptile.com/lighting/prot5/

 

[Tom]

It’s an Arcadia Pro 12% light fixture. I think it’s this one: https://www.arcadiareptile.com/lighting/prot5/

You can build a frame work out of 2x4s or PVC pipe. Or you can buy two zoo med light stands.

 

[Quixx66]

You can build a frame work out of 2x4s or PVC pipe. Or you can buy two zoo med light stands.

Great idea. Thank you!

 

[jaizei]

It's probably easiest to use PVC to make a support. Instead of making the feet, I'd use some conduit hangers bolted to the side of the bin to support it. This will also make it easier to raise and lower the light without using/adjusting the chain.

 

[Yvonne G]

Thanx for that link, Cameron!!!

 

[Quixx66]

It's probably easiest to use PVC to make a support. Instead of making the feet, I'd use some conduit hangers bolted to the side of the bin to support it. This will also make it easier to raise and lower the light without using/adjusting the chain.

Yay, I could probably do that! I imagined I’d need a big saw not just some big snips. Thanks got showing me how to build a PVC stand. I feel confident enough to compare to the Zoom Med light stands suggestion and see which is more suitable for me.