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alot of you guys are very helpfull but you answer questions with questions..then dont answer the final questions..lmao..anyway i asked what mylar was...ok i now know its tinfoil...but how do i attach to a tube bulb????????ill ask this question again for third time guys...and hopefully ill get an answer..lol... how far from the surface should uv light be?????? its a tube light...by surface i mean the branch just below uv light that they lie on.ive got it 6 inches from branch but its 98 degrees under it????.ok im hoping i covered that question this time..haha..also ive got a water bowl in there so they can soak if required....do i put it at warm end of viv so it gets nice and warm and maybe puts alittle humidity in there???????or put it cold end ??????where the water seems to cold as i just tested it..its a corner water bowl so has to go in a corner...no its not too deep so they cant drown...just covering all the requestions save you guys asking..anyway thanks again im all set now my vivs running smooth thank to you guys.maybe basking spot little too high..110-112 degrees....ill dim that down if i need to

Beardiedragon answered your question....

"Yes all uv lights give off heat, basking spots for little guys can get up to 115F and 6" away is great. If you want to increase your UV output, put mylar behind the bulb."

I'm not sure where the confusion is? 6 inches is fine and 98 degrees is fine.

I don't know how to attach mylar to a bulb. It's not something that's required, it's only optional if you want to increase UV, but with a bulb 6 inches away from the basking spot and proper suppliments you don't really need to.

Personally I wouldn't advise putting a water bowl in at all. It can raise the humidity too much, and with the lizards crawling and possibly pooping in it, splashing water everywhere, it will be a breeding ground for bacteria. The inside of their enclosure should be warm and dry, and when they need a soak take them out and do it in a seperate tub. That way you control how much soaking they get, and they will stay much cleaner.

The basking spot is perfect. Like Beardiedragon said, the little guys need it hot, like 110-115.

I hope that clears up some confusion. I know you're excited and want everything perfect. Breathe slowly and count to ten. You're doing a great job.
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2.0 bearded dragons (Ocho / Domo-kun)
0.1 kingsnake (Rio)
1.0 ferret (Playstation)
1.0 cat (Wally)
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If you want to use mylar or foil you need to attach it to the actual fixture that holds the bulb behind the bulb not to the bulb itself. By doing this you are reflecting the UV rays that are being sent back towards the fixture into the cage. Make sure you don't let metal touch the area where the bulb actually hooks into the fixture.

I agree with the water bowl response. More downsides than ups for keeping it in the cage. I just take mine out and soak them in the sink or a rubbermaid or use a spray bottle to mist them.

Mike
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