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kelly41 · I'm new here... Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Posts: 14

ok ive nearly finished building my cham viv
its 4ft high 3ft wide and 2ft deep
im planning on putting a 36inch uv vertical down the back and wondered would it be best to use an 8% uv or the new 10% uv bulbs
ive been using 8% till now but wondered if 10% would be better as these last longer too but i dont want to over do the uv

any advice guys

Scott W · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:51 am Post subject:

very nice looking viv.

I personally would use a 10, I would also use it horizontal near the top on the back wall (probably use two). I would provide the basking spot light near to these tubes so that when the chameleon is basking, it is recieving the uv too. Also, I would make sure there are plenty of branches to allow the the chameleon to get near the basking lights (well all over the viv too).
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kelly41 · I'm new here... Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Posts: 14

here it is with folage
he seems to really like it

JStroud · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject:

Nice viv, I would also be inclined to use a 10 horizontelly and positioned near to the basking spot. Are you sure there will be enough ventilation?
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Cornuta · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject:

i'd also advise to mount the bulb horizontally, say about a foot from the top with a reflector at a 30 - 45 degree angle so it is shining across the top of the plants. I think it would make best use of the plants

cheers
colin

kelly41 · I'm new here... Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Posts: 14

im putting his old 1 inch uv on the roof to help brighten it up its on my things to do list

theres loads of vents in the viv 4 each side and 2 in the roof plus im leaving his bottom doors open when im in the room

Scott W · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:31 am Post subject:

looks good kelly, just keep an eye on the ventilation and that the air doesn't become stale. it should be fine though.
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varanus · Key Member Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 400

what type of cham? how do you intend to keep it humid enough? are you going to use a dripper?

I would also mount the uv on the roof with a reflector and you can also use a simple full spectrum light aswell to increase the light levels