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DrGreatScott said:
As it turns out, ZooMed has a neat little chart that helps with height and type needed per basking type reptile. It would appear the 36" fixture with a 'ReptiSun 5.0 T5 Linear FS5-24' will fit my needs perfectly as I have plenty of hides and an 18" ceiling. It should be noted that it will still remain on a fixated side and not the dead middle of the terrarium roof.

https://zoomed.com/wp-content/uploads/Choosing-Correct-UVB-Lamp-2018-07.pdf

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Just make sure the air is warm. I kept it at 85f air temp between the UVB and warm hide using a CHE on a thermostat. They need heat in order to synthesize the uvb. They will also not bask if it’s too cold. Yes, some will actually bask:)

Reptiles also require heat in order to benefit from UVB and synthesize vitamin D3. This is in the Zoomed link below.

Arcadia now has a deep heat projector that I find very interesting. There’s a girl on you tube that started using it recently with her leopard gecko. Something you may want to consider for daytime only: https://www.arcadiareptile.com/heat-projector/

Always test the air temp in the hot hide when using overhead heating to make sure it does not exceed 85f and do not allow the enclosure to become too dry. 40-60% humidity is best.

I almost forgot to mention, best to use the UVB in the warm side only. This allows more of an option and it’s not super bright.

https://zoomed.com/wp-content/uploads/Reptiles-and-UVB.pdf

For all reptile species, it is important to provide a UVB gradient that allows the reptile to adjust its UVB exposure.
 
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