I need to find a screen to use for the top of a 6ft by 2ft tank, I'd like to have the uvb and basking light sitting on top of it so it needs to be heat proof. Also will a screen allow enough uvb to filter thru? Any suggestions? Thanks, L
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screen for top of tank
lola44
Jun 08, 2004 09:49 AM
Replies (5)
heartmountain
Jun 08, 2004 10:12 AM
When I need one I usually just build a simple frame out of 1x2 or 2x2 and then staple down 1/2" wire mesh. Pretty simple and cheap.
Sean
Heart Mountain Herps
lola44
Jun 08, 2004 10:21 AM
ok, sounds good to me,,, and that stands up to the heat from the basking light right? L.
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2.0.0 Dogs (Black German Shepherd-Nicholas, Black Lab-Cooper)
1.1.0 Budgies (Kia and Simon)
0.0.1 ?Fiddler Crab (Crusty)
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2.1.0 Hubby and kids (Boy and a Girl)
lola44
Jun 08, 2004 10:23 AM
oh, and any idea where i can get a 6ft uvb bulb? This is an old store display case that i'm converting and its already wired for a 6ft fluorescent bulb. Thanks again Lo.
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0.0.1 Bearded Dragon (Eddie)
2.0.0 Dogs (Black German Shepherd-Nicholas, Black Lab-Cooper)
1.1.0 Budgies (Kia and Simon)
0.0.1 ?Fiddler Crab (Crusty)
0.0.25 Various Fishies (Freshwater)
2.1.0 Hubby and kids (Boy and a Girl)
heartmountain
Jun 08, 2004 10:30 AM
Ya, the wire mesh will stand up to the heat. For the bulb, I've never heard of a 6ft UV bulb. This is where you run into problems with converting old display cases (I've done a few of them). A lot of the fixtures in them were only made for display cases and even regular bulbs are hard to find, and some are just not made anymore. You would probably be better off ripping the old one out and putting in a standard 48" fixture, if you know anyone with electrical skills they can make this fit in really nice for you.
Sean
Heart Mountain Herps
lola44
Jun 08, 2004 10:41 AM
Ya, I was kinda getting that impression, that 6ft was too big to find, thanks for confirming that for me and I'll stop looking, if its that hard to find now I'll just save my time and use a 48" one. Thanks again for the info about the bulb and about the screen. Lo
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0.0.1 Bearded Dragon (Eddie)
2.0.0 Dogs (Black German Shepherd-Nicholas, Black Lab-Cooper)
1.1.0 Budgies (Kia and Simon)
0.0.1 ?Fiddler Crab (Crusty)
0.0.25 Various Fishies (Freshwater)
2.1.0 Hubby and kids (Boy and a Girl)
