I need a new uvb bulb for my bearded. Could anyone tell me the difference between a 5.o bulb and a 2.0 bulb? which is better for a bearded dragon? thanks!
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5.0 or 2.0?
teaspoon
Mar 01, 2007 02:56 PM
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mootish
Mar 01, 2007 04:55 PM
5. is better .. but i use a 7. --- i would guess one just gives off more UVB lighting
im sure someone could explain it better then me
christina
PHLdyPayne
Mar 01, 2007 05:31 PM
for most UVB bulbs the 2.0, 5.0. 10.0 etc means the amount of UVB the bulb puts out (can't remember if its a percentage, or just measurement) In either case, the higher the number, the better.
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PHLdyPayne
BDlvr
Mar 01, 2007 06:30 PM
Yes for flourescent bulbs, the number is the percentage of light rays that are put out in the UVB band range. So a 10.0 puts out approx. 5 times the amount of a 2.0 assuming that the bulb is the same length and wattage. For a bearded Dragon a 5.0 is recommended if the bulb is within 12" and a 10.0 is recommended for distances up to 20" or through a fine screen top.
Actual amount of UVB radiation is measured in microwatts per cm2 (cm squared)
