What UV percentage do I need?

ayrgrn

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Want to get a T8 UVB tube.
What percentage and wattage do I need for my 8 month old hermanns?
I'm planning on attaching it about 10" away from the substrate and want to get a reflector attachment as well. There will be no mesh wire in the way of light.

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Tom

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In the scenario you described, get a 10.0.

But they don't make much UV. Better to get a T5 HO bulb and mount it farther away. They make much more UV and they last a long time too.
 

ayrgrn

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In the scenario you described, get a 10.0.

But they don't make much UV. Better to get a T5 HO bulb and mount it farther away. They make much more UV and they last a long time too.
Thanks Tom, I was looking into a t5 uvb but the controllers are like £30 more and I'm a bit tight on money so I think I'll get the t8 and then upgrade at a later date :)
 

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