Hi guys,
Just curious about using fluro UV tubes vs Standard UV globes. I have a coastal diamond cross and without opening up a long winded debate I WILL BE using UV in the new enclosure. I am currently using a 13W Standard Exo Terra UV Globe but I find it hard on the eyes and I'd like to install a fluro tube in front of the wood strip at the front of the new enclosure so it is not in your face.
The enclosure will be melamine with sliding glass doors but it will have 100mm strips at the top and bottom which will be used for the sliding glass tracking system. This 100mm should be enough to keep the light out of your eyes...
First question is where do I get a fitting as the standard fittings seem to be rated at 15-18 Watts max and the shop has suggested a 30 Watt 3 foot tube...
Secondly if the enclosure is 1100mm high will there be enough light with the tube ?
Just curious about using fluro UV tubes vs Standard UV globes. I have a coastal diamond cross and without opening up a long winded debate I WILL BE using UV in the new enclosure. I am currently using a 13W Standard Exo Terra UV Globe but I find it hard on the eyes and I'd like to install a fluro tube in front of the wood strip at the front of the new enclosure so it is not in your face.
The enclosure will be melamine with sliding glass doors but it will have 100mm strips at the top and bottom which will be used for the sliding glass tracking system. This 100mm should be enough to keep the light out of your eyes...
First question is where do I get a fitting as the standard fittings seem to be rated at 15-18 Watts max and the shop has suggested a 30 Watt 3 foot tube...
Secondly if the enclosure is 1100mm high will there be enough light with the tube ?