UV lighting in large enclosures

[Southside Morelia]

There are some great MV and HPS lighting available for reptile enclosures. Sure they give out a heap of heat in a small enclosure, but in my experience and IF you have live plants, the plants and animals thrive and the enclosure is NOT adversely affected by the heat IF its high enough.. Boydii do not thermoregulate like most lizards, need to check the dinner, but do a search on keeping these animals, I think I have expalined a few times over the years.....

 

[Mr.James]

The big problem I see with most of the globes apart from a fluro is the overheating in summer due to having not control over them apart from using timers..

New enclosure size roughly 5-6ftx2ftx6-7ft. Currently housed in 4ftx2ftx5ft.

I should point out the UV does not need to cover the hole enclosure just provide UV to part of the enclosure but throw a reasonable distance downward.

 

[lloydy]

most Hps put out high heat he doesnt want the heat from it

ive sent you link mate didnt post as i dont think i can with the site rules but they are the best in the world

Can PM with the details also?