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Old 17-03-2008, 09:32 PM
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I'm buying a new UV tube and starter tomorrow after I found out the Uv+Heat bulbs need alot more research before I buy.

All i need to know is what UV make tube do you guys use for chams and what strength, as books change between 5 and 10

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Old 17-03-2008, 09:35 PM
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get a zoo med repti sun 10.0
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if I was you I'd go with 10%
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Old 17-03-2008, 09:38 PM
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10% uv and i run it all the way down the side of the flexi not on top.
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Old 17-03-2008, 09:44 PM
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I'm buying a new UV tube and starter tomorrow after I found out the Uv+Heat bulbs need alot more research before I buy.

All i need to know is what UV make tube do you guys use for chams and what strength, as books change between 5 and 10

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personally i would go with this but its your choice at the end of the day this is what works for me though hope it helps A separate basking bulb and UVB bulb should be provided. Baskin bulb wattage should vary depending on ambient temperature conditions and the species so that a sufficiently warm basking spot is provided yet the ambient temperature of the enclosure is not excessively high. Choosing a UVB bulb should be based on the size of the enclosure. High intensity, long distance output UV bulbs like MV (Mecury Vapor) bulbs should be avoided except in large enclosures where UV rays have the needed distance to dissipate and provide a gradient. In smaller enclosures, florescent tubes like the Reptisun 5.0 are recommended as their intensity and radiation distance are significantly decreased.s
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10% uv and i run it all the way down the side of the flexi not on top.
just out of wonder,why down the side,as i moving my cham to full mesh viv soon
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Old 17-03-2008, 10:14 PM
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Thank you everyone, using a 10 on the other so will get another ten

I just wanted to make sure as i bought a chameleon book that says use a 5 x

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Hey littlefoot

Slightly better news today. Shes opened the eyes and kept them open all day. she has also eaten a little but no sign of a drink yet so another bath for a short time. She also walked around a little today but i still think we are far from recovery yet. Cross fingers tomorrows visit to the vets will really help and shed some more light on the situation x
Good news..i've just bought another flexarium that will be here thursday and after vets tomorrow i'll be buying a new set up like plants, UV etc to house her on her own. Hoping this will help greatly too

Thank you for asking and all the support you've given. I'll post you what happens at the vets
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