In the instructions for this cage it says do not allow heavy objects to rest on top panel screen. Can i put dome light fixtures on it? What is heavy? more then a pound? 5 pounds? trying to figure out lighting for my chameleon. Thank you :) In the instructions for this cage it says do not allow heavy objects to rest on top panel screen. Can i put dome light fixtures on it? What is heavy? more then a pound? 5 pounds? trying to... » Read More In the instructions for this cage it says do not allow heavy objects to rest on top panel screen. Can i put dome light fixtures on it? What is heavy? more then a pound? 5 pounds? trying to figure out lighting for my chameleon. Thank you :) « Show Less
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I have 2 deep dome lights and 2 24" fluorescent fixtures sitting just fine. I've had it set up this way for over a year.
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I have a medium-size don't want hanging from the top corner and I haven't had any problems
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It can handle a few light fixtures based on my experience. I had a deep dome with a Powersun UV/heat bulb as well as a 8.5" diameter fixture with a night time heating bulb. and it was just fine. Those uv/heat + deep dome combos can be kinda heavy for a fixture but it held it all just fine.
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I had a decent size light on top of and it held up very well. I housed a Veiled Chameleon and eventually I took the Front door of it and just let him roam free inside my apartment.
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Light will be fine on top of it I had no problem putting a light double dome on it and a humidifier and held up fine
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Hi I have had this cage for 6 mo. + I have 3 large dome lights sitting on top of it. 1 UVB, 1 heating bulb and 1 night bulb. The screen is starting to sag very slightly but only where the bulbs are. It is not a sagging too bad, so it is not a problem for me yet. I expect it to hold up for a while though. With the 3 dome lights I have on mine.
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A dome light would be fine on top. I have a large branch from the front bottom corner to the top adjacent corner and it's placing some pressure on the screen, but it appears to be fine. But definitely a dome heat lamp will rest on there just fine.
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It depends how heavy the domes are.I have two domes on mine they are about 5 pounds or so each
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Heat bulb. (dont forget a UVB bulb as well) As for moisture, I spray the cage several times a day. If you can afford it, there is a humidifier-mister you can use as well. Chameleons need this type of cage rather than glass. My first chameleon died after spraining his tongue in a glass cage (pet store suggested it) Dont ask anything about reptiles at a big chain pet store. It is rare that anyone knows anything about reptiles, especially chameleons.
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Its just a cage..a hood does not come with it for a light.If you want to place a bulb inside the cage you will need to make a hole..there is not one provided.
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That's very difficult... that fixture is not designed for that top. We suggest not using it with that enclosure.
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The problem is not with the clamp where it attaches to your fixture, the problem is at the end where the clamp attaches to the lamp and lampshade. That part is so weak it will not support the weight of the lamp or lampshade so whenever you try to position it, it sags. The clamp attaches to the lamp body with some kind of screw type latch, and it is what is flimsy and weak for the weight it should be able to support. Now if you plan to use the clam where the lamp hangs upside down, then I this weakness will work for you. But I say, Don't buy it. Let the manufacturer make it work correctly, cause right now It sucks. Even the lampshade is flimsy, and can bend or dent easily. The problem is not with the clamp where it attaches to your fixture, the problem is at the end where the clamp attaches to the lamp and lampshade. That part is so weak it will not support the weight of the lamp or lampshade so whenever you try to position it, it sags. The clamp attaches to the lamp body with some kind of screw type latch, and it is what is flimsy and weak for the weight it should be able to support. Now if you plan to use the clam where the lamp hangs upside down, then I this weakness will work for you. But I say, Don't buy it. Let the manufacturer make it work correctly,... » Read More The problem is not with the clamp where it attaches to your fixture, the problem is at the end where the clamp attaches to the lamp and lampshade. That part is so weak it will not support the weight of the lamp or lampshade so whenever you try to position it, it sags. The clamp attaches to the lamp body with some kind of screw type latch, and it is what is flimsy and weak for the weight it should be able to support. Now if you plan to use the clam where the lamp hangs upside down, then I this weakness will work for you. But I say, Don't buy it. Let the manufacturer make it work correctly, cause right now It sucks. Even the lampshade is flimsy, and can bend or dent easily. « Show Less
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If you tank is long enough or about the same size of the light is perfect . Because you will have night and day light and heat for you reptile . If your tank is tall and not long enough so go for another type of light but remember you to have day and night light and heat / humidity in your tank all the time and food / water and where to hide . Good luck
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I use 75 watts bulbs (daylight/nightlight incandescent) on this 8.5" lamp and they don't protude like on the smaller version. I haven't have any problem placing it directly on the metal screens, but it will all depend on what bulb you need, house temperature and what kind of animal you're keeping.
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The slider portion hooks into the tracks where the screen would slide in, and is 12 deep, it comes with a screen that fits in behind it but makes it very hard to move around. If you have the heavy metal top it would be fine sitting on top, if you have the mesh its going to be to heavy. I'm not sure what kind of reptile you have and if you have to worry about them escaping but I have a tortoise and use it without the mesh behind it. I love it, it works wonderfully and has made daily tasks in his enclosure so much easier. Its worth every penny and I'd buy it again with out a second thought.
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The Coleman Stand is a temporary device. I would not load it with anything weighing more than a Coleman lantern. The questioner did not specify what kind/type of light bulb fixture she intended to use. I would only recommend going with the weight limit as noted above.
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I looked in the manual for an answer to this question and could not really find one. It talked about how to store a weight taken when you can not see the screen due to the size of the item being weighed.
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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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it depends on how tall the tank is and what wattage the bulbs you choose are. a hood will only amplify the lights. depending on the reptile (some require less ubv than others) and the size of the cage, a hood may even make it to strong.
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If it is mounted in a rafter stud you should have no problem. I am not sure of the actual weight of the fixtures and bulbs, but mounted per the instructions you should not have any problem. (Don't try to climb or swing on it.)
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It is made for chameloens who need the fresh air, and heat, and moisture. It is a difficult thing to accomplish in your home. Chameleons cannot have glass cages because they can sprain their tongue if it sticks to the glass and eventually die because they cant catch food. A heat lamp and UVB should be enough fo most homes, the critter will climb up to it when he needs the heat.
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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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I beleave the ideal fixture for this bracket is a hanging dome or min dome... I've used the zoo med min dome, and double dome successfully. Stand is sturdy, but a clamp light could be bumped off. Hope this help, have a good one.
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The light unit is as long as the aquarium that it sits on. The canopy would have to be a couple of inches wider than the tank or you would have to buy a unit that is shorter than the tank it will be used on so that it will fit in the canopy. Also there is no way to hang the light. It is designed to sit on top of the aquarium its self