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Ok, I was just wondering what lighting everyone likes to use, and what they do at night. Also has anyone tried using Nekton because I heard that it helps thier color a lot and is worth the money. Thanks.

I use ZooMed's reptisun 5.0 for UVB and so do many keepers. There is a 10.0 out now but I don't think the jury is really in on it yet. I would steer clear of the Mercury Vapor Bulbs (Power Sun, etc.) especially for a baby - you'll have fried chameleon!

Your bulbs should be replaced every 6 months to maximize output. I write on the end of the tube the date I put it into service so I know when to replace. The output is less at either end so get one as large as your setup can handle. For instance, if you have a 4' bulb, it is the 3 feet in the center that are putting out adequate rays.

Regular incadescent bulbs are fine for his basking light. Experiement with a few wattages to see what works best. Did you get a temp gun? Worth every penny!

I have never heard of Nexton, maybe someone else has...?

Night, do nothing. A 15-20 degree drop is fine. If he is in an escpecially cold room you can through a towel or balnket on top. You can also use a ceramic heat emitter but only if REALLY necessary.
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Chameleon Help & Resource Info

0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet

Check the Nekton bottle and see what form of vitamin A it has. If its from a preformed (not beta carotene) source, then it can build up in the chameleon's system.

I had no idea what Nekton was and thought it was a new type of lighting! lol!!

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Chameleon Help & Resource Info

0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet

Well..they say we learn something new everyday Lele (evil grin)!

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Chameleon Help & Resource Info

0.1 Veiled Chameleon - Luna. She's now hanging from her big jungle gym in the sky
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Lita
0.1 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.1 Mad. Hissers and she is on the loose!
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula - Rosa Leigh
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
?.? Pinktoe Tarantula - no name yet