22-11-2013, 02:48 AM | #1 |
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T5 type tube at an angle?
OK, so I've got several of the long T5 desert+ tubes on the go. I think it's a good tube.
But, if I hung a tube at an angle, would that be even better? It would result in a variation in the uvb exposure at different points along the length of the tube and maybe offer the tortoise more options. I've got a uv meter so there isn't any chance of crazy levels at the lower end. Would be interested in any views. thanks
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I so can't answer your question scientifically, but it certainly sounds feasible, they wouldn't have the same amount of UV at all times in the wild, they may wander into shade or depending on the position of the sun it could differ
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Somebody once told me that with tubes there already is a UV gradient, the peak UVB level being in the centre then tapers away towards either end. I'm not sure if it was Frances Baines but it may not have been. T5 might be different to the old style tubes though, it might be the same all along the tube
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The advantage of having them at an angle also gives you a larger area of light rather than focusing down in one area. I think the new D3+ uv flood compact lamp stand allows you to have these ones at an angle Andy |
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Hi Andy if you are still following this. Yes the T5 tubes are great compared to old style tubes.
I've got a couple of arcadia's flood lamps and they are good as well. But the area covered by them is relatively small and I think this lamp only works really well with a set up of tortoises that are small and more or less the same size. I haven't tried the 'official' stand but made something basic out of offcuts!
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Hi Jonathan,
I have noticed this with the flood lamps, currently using them for my hatchlings as you said they give of good UV, but small area. This is why I am going down the root to replacing my combi bulbs with these combined with a smaller wattage spot for heat while all the torts are hibernating. Getting very fed up with the quality of the combi bulbs even the arcadia ones, especially with the costs of running five a day. One of my tables for my male THB has a 54w T5 slimline canopy and the flood lamp with spot light and this is still cheaper to run than having the 160 w combi bulb. It has worked pretty well over the last 2 months so far! Andy |
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Hi,
The Arcaida T5 lamps have an almost unnoticeable graduation throughout the lamp. It's around 5% variation from the ends to the middle of the lamp. Yes you can have one end higher than the other, this will in effect slightly reduce the index at the highest point. Have a try and measure it with your meter to be sure of the graduation throughout your photo gradient. As long as the lamp is always above the animal and never to the side it dies not matter what you try in terms of fitting method. Good luck! John
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Great, so that's a yes and I think I will try a tilting tube, and have a mess about with the uv meter. If I like the way it's looking, I'll try the torts under it.
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