What is Reddit's opinion of Zoo Med Reptisun T5-Ho Terrarium Hood - 14", Black?

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Zoo Med Reptisun T5-Ho Terrarium Hood - 14", Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M9ONY1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A4PG5016AJBN76T323NJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

This is the uvb I bought

Whatever I need to do to ensure it’s survival I can do, appreciate the help

The Zoomed T5 High Output has a fixture and bulb that size, this. But it looks like the Arcadia one is said to be a purposefully low UVB output, and this T5 is going to be a strong one so I don't know if that will work with whatever you're wanting to use it for.

Vs the tube hood ones https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptisun-T5-Ho-Terrarium/dp/B00M9ONY1W?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3PNUN7H1KV96E

I bought this hood, and used the bulb included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M9ONY1W?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details

Not enough, especially with the grate in the way. He needs proper UVB or he can’t develop properly. At a minimum get one of these. Buy thin steel thread to get it under the lid and make sure he can’t get 6 inches near it or his eyes could burn.

Zoo Med Reptisun T5-Ho Terrarium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M9ONY1W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Zoo Med 26396 Reptisun 15W 10.0... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1DY82E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Change the tubes every 6 months or buy some test cards to ensure it still works.

UVB and hood combo

sorry this is the light we have not zilla

I was so overwhelmed with lighting. I saved something to help me but it’s just a pita to share photos on here but I’ll share the basics of it below. How long is your tank? You’ll want to upgrade ASAP btw, they grow quick! The uvb tube light is recommended to be about 2/3 the length of the tank. If you get a T8 like this fixture it should go inside 6-8 inches from basking decor. If you get a T5 like this fixture it can go inside 12-15 inches from basking decor (which you prob don’t currently have the height for) or on top of the screen 8-10 inches away from basking decor. Either way, I’d get a bulb that says 10.0 uvb. From what I understand, the 5.0 bulbs aren’t as strong. I hope this wasn’t too much info at once & is helpful.

Thank you for your reply. For now, I will be using the enclosure linked above as it is already on it's way. I was given advice to purchase these items for UVB lighting hood lamp do those look ok to you?

In terms of heat lamp, you can see the one I have from my previous post

Thanks again for your detailed response. I am going to read it over a few times and allow all of it to process, along with the sidebar info :)