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What is t5ho lighting?
“HO” stands for high output. T5 HO lamps deliver more light than standard T5 lamps and are available in higher wattages. HO lamps have the same diameter and length as standard T5 lamps.
How many lumens does a T5HO produce?
Providing from 83 to 94 lumens per watt, the T5 HO lamps are about 10% to 15% less efficacious than standard T5 lamps and as much as 8% less efficacious than a T8 system.
How many watts does a 40 gallon bearded dragon need?
100-watt
A 100-watt bulb is appropriate for a 40-gallon tank. Bearded dragon owners must also be conscious of nighttime temps. If the room that the enclosure is housed in does not fall below 65°F, no additional nighttime heat source is needed.
What is the best lighting for bearded dragons?
Fluorescent bulbs
Beardies in the wild receive ultraviolet light and heat from the sun on a daily basis. In order to best mimic the ultraviolet light in an indoor enclosure, high ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) output light bulbs must be used. 1 Fluorescent bulbs and mercury vapor bulbs are the two sources most commonly used in the pet world.
How many lumens does a t5ho lamp have?
While the standard T5 and T5 HO are the same diameter and length, the 4-ft T5 is rated at 2,900 lumens, similar to the lumen per watt output of a T8 lamp. On the other hand, the 4-ft T5 HO lamp is rated as high as 5,000 lumens, offering twice the maintained light output of a T8 lamp.
What is the best wattage for a bearded dragon?
At 100 watts each, one light bulb should be sufficient for heating any bearded dragon tank, unless extremely large in which case you would need 2 bulbs.
What 2 lights do bearded dragons need?
UVB lighting is crucial to the health of your bearded dragon; you should be providing UVB in conjunction with your UVA or daytime heat bulb. Together the UVA and UVB will help imitate the sun, giving your bearded dragon the benefits from it to help live a happy and healthy life!
Will my bearded dragon be OK without a UV light?
UVB lighting is key for bearded dragons’ development. Without it, they could suffer from some serious medical consequences that they don’t always survive. Take the matter of a broken light extremely seriously. If your beardie’s UVB light isn’t working, replace it immediately.
Can I use a floodlight for bearded dragon?
A halogen floodlight is a great choice for the hot basking side and will raise temps in the enclosure to 100-105°F. A 100-watt bulb is appropriate for a 40-gallon tank. Bearded dragon owners must also be conscious of nighttime temps.
What is the best lighting for a bearded dragon?