I have a 36x18 tank with a 16inch height with mesh top. For a beardie. Is this to strong? Or a good light for my tank?
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I'm not an expert but I have a chameleon in 2 cages that are 2x2x4 and staked one on top of the other and put a ficus for him to climb on. He has been doing well and usually hangs out near the top by the light. He's usually just a few inches away from it so I guess it isn't too strong.
250547
I don't see why it shouldn't be ok, but to be sure ask your local reptile store or veterinarian
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Hi Heather, this is recommended for beardies. I use them with mine and have never had calcium deficiency issues. I would recommend you get a 10.0 ReptiSun for the hood. It comes with a 5.0 but 10.0 is much better. You can find some great information on Beardeddagon(dot)org.
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I am not sure how much light you need. I am using mine in a 4'x2'x2' for my panther chameleon but I am only about 12inches away. I think even though your tank is smaller since you have a bigger distance you would be okay. I love this light and do recommend it.
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This certainly doesn't seem too strong for my baby tortoises, which were overwintered indoors. I've got a pretty similar size and construction of enclosure, with a "cave" and a timer setting the on time to about daylight length. They spend some daytime in the "cave" but they are out more and more as we get toward summer.
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It is great!!! I use a 1.0 bulb for my breathed dragon. Real sun light too.
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I have a wood canopy over my tank. I rested the light on the top of the tank itself so it sits 3-4" above the water. The light comes with metal legs that adjust to fit different length tanks. My canopy has a portion of the tank top that is inside the canopy to rest the light on. With a little creativity, the light should be able to be mounted inside the canopy. Don't forget to avoid using mettalic parts that may contaminate your water. I have had very good results with corals under this light. I replaced MH lighting with this LED fixture and my corals have been happy and propogating rapidly. My rookie reeftank includes, Zooanthids, Mushrooms, Zenia, and Goniapora. Most corals started as frags. The Zoo's grew from a quarter size to about 4" spread, Mushrooms started as one individual and is now five mushrooms, Zenia went from a dime size to about 6" spread, and Goniapora is still healthy. Good luck!
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I don't know but It wasn't enough to light up my tank adequately. I have a 150 gallon aquarium and bought 3 of these and had to buy an extra 3 lights to add to each base. I imagine if the tank you're trying to light Is small enough it'll be ok.
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the 10.0 uvb reptisun bulb will reach up to 20 inches. The 5.0 will reach up to 12 inches so it depends on how deep your tank is as to which one you get. It is a very good bulb. I use the 10.0 on my bearded dragons. Their tank is 20 inches deep. Hope this helped. Good luck. :)
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I would say yes if your tank is not longer than the length of the light. The light has "feet" that can slide in and out to adjust for your tanks width and hold the light above the tanks top. I am very happy with my light.
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I'm gonna have to say no, I put this exact light on 1/2 of a 29g and it wasn't very bright at all. The only chance you have at coral with this would be some soft corals but I wouldn't bet on it. Also keep in mind this fixture is made for rimless tanks only. I had to cut the trim around the top of my tank to get this light to fit.
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I have 1 unit on my tank which is 3' wide x 2' deep x 2' high. one light is fine; the edges fall of a just a bit but for a 6' tank should be good with 2 lights. I have it set to only to 65% at the highest as the light is brighter than my old T5's.
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I would echo what the others have said. Although it's a great light, it's probably not the right light for a planted tank. Unplanted tank that size, I say 2 would be enough.
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I would say definitely not. I have the 36-48" single bright on a 3 ft tank, 30 gal. I feel the light is just adequate and I'm glad I didn't get the 24-36". The light doesn't spread out a lot either so I would think you would want to light full length of your tank with 2 x 36-48s. Even with that, growing plants will not be an option. Hope this helps. Larry
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I'm not a Bearded Dragon owner, but from what I understand about them, I would say probably not. Bearded Dragons, if I am correct, need more warmth, and thus need to be closer to their lamps. This cage is very tall, and built for herps that are natural climbers, and aren't comfortable walking on ground, like chameleons. For a ground lizard, like a BD, they need to be closer to the lamp, and they are better off with more ground space, and don't need as much vertically.This cage is really designed for an adult Chameleon. I would look for a large glass tank for a beardy.
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The 16" light legs may extend far enough, since you only need an inch on either side. The 20inch would or course overhang your tank but the legs could push farther in and fit on the 18". The 20" would give more light output too, I can tell you on my 10g (20"long) tank it provides more medium than low light.
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I wouldn't, maybe softs but they won't be strong. Also this is designed for rimless tanks or a very small rim. The light just wont penetrate a tank that tall. There are some adjustable led ppucks from aquamana reef fixtures for the same price as two of these that look promising. Dont have one though
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I don't think it's strong enough for growing plants. I do have plants in my tank but I always end up replacing them after a while as they start wilting away after a while. That light would be inmy opinion only minimally adequate for plants, depending on the type of plants and their needs. Good luck with your growing plans, Benji!
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I have 80 gallon tank.18' wide 47"long, 16'' deep.I only use one light.It hangs in the center of the tank.Everything Is growing well in the center.growing Duncans,mushrooms,rose tip seaamies,leathers,open brain,and others.Using this for over a year.Light is powerfull can burn corals. make slow ajustments. Is nice cause it is programable.It is adjustable on hight and had a ring attached. I made my own light hanger,from the side wall,instead of the ceiling.Hope this helps.
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In my opinion yes it would be to large for a 5 gallon tank. They make a smaller light meant for 5g tanks. I have this light on a tall 10g half moon.
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It depends how deep your tank is, the light itself is bright and very directional the tank and the light must be the same size. To be honest I was a bit disappointed when I got mine, the blue LEDs are not strong enough in my opinion.
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Depends on tank size, mine is over a 20 gallon tall, and is successfully lighting duncans, hammer, and various favia and favites. Also look at the reef breeders nano par 38 lamps, they're not too much more $.