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The Set-Up: Ok, so i just got a 55 gallon tank for my BD, and i have a coiled uvb light for him, but i bought a 48" UVB light from petsmart, and tomarrow i'm gunne buy the fixture for it from Home Depot. The fixture is a 48" single (or double) bulb one, and comes with chains and hooks to attach it to the ceiling, so thats exactly what i'll do.

The Question: If i hang the uvb light over my tank (outside of it above a screen top) will an efficiant amount of UVB light still be able to reach my BD inside the cage???
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My baby Beardie!(aka the Fugative)

the light should be at least 12 inches away from the cage floor

A UVB flourescent tube must be WITIN 12 inches of the basking area in order to work. The screen shouldn't effect it much.
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ok, we'll he's got several basking areas, and all will definatly be with 12 inches of where im gunna put the UVB.

ok, cool, thx everyone
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My baby Beardie!(aka the Fugative)