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Starting out....

crook280 Jul 15, 2006 10:21 PM

I've been out of the reptile business for a while and was thinking of starting back up with a BD. I'm going to build a 4x2x2 enclousure as that seems to be the acceptable size. I think have most of the stuff needed. I was thinking of using a 2 24" bulbs as I have that type of fixture and a basking bulb. My main question is which bulbs should I get? 2% UVB? 5% UVB? And if anyone knows a good website to look over that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help.

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jos Jul 16, 2006 02:55 AM

I found this link to be very helpfull.

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/fluorescenttuberesults.htm

beachbeardies Jul 16, 2006 03:35 PM

best bet for florecents is to use zoo med reptisun 10.0 and make sure to replace them every 6-8 months as the UVB quality goes down with use
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