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Well I decided 1 tree wasnt enough so I decided Im gonna go with a dual tree setup. This arises new concerns.
1. Should both trees receive misting.
2. Should I utilize mutiple light sources?
ie one tree with flouresnce and halogen and the other with flourescent and mecury vapor?
Matt
I would set up one with a basking spot. Use both your heat and uv in that spot. If you use MV, then just use that for basking,and have a regular light (like 50-75watt flood light) for reptiles over the other, to maintain adequate ambient temps. I would mist both trees. If you are using a misting system instead of by hand though, you can just mist one area. What will the set up be like? (misting, area of house, etc)
I forgot to add, if you aren't using MV and you want two separate systems for UV and heat, have the uv and heat set up in one basking spot, and a uv tube running over the other tree too. Your cham won't get enough from basking if that is his/her only UV intake. They need about 12 hours under the tubes, b/c they give off a lot less than MV, or the outdoors. If you get your cham outside, or in direct sunlight through a screened window, for an hour or two a day, than I wouldn't worry about having the tubes anywhere but in the basking spot.
Hope that makes sense, lol.
I am a fan of MV. Less fixtures, chords, and bulbs. Plus, a lot more UV.
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