{"id":56473,"date":"2022-04-16T10:49:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:49:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:49:29","slug":"how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"How much of the tank should UVB cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_much_of_the_tank_should_UVB_cover\" title=\"How much of the tank should UVB cover?\">How much of the tank should UVB cover?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_many_watts_does_a_40_gallon_aquarium_light_need\" title=\"How many watts does a 40 gallon aquarium light need?\">How many watts does a 40 gallon aquarium light need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#What_wattage_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\" title=\"What wattage UVB does a bearded dragon need?\">What wattage UVB does a bearded dragon need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#Can_you_keep_a_bearded_dragon_in_a_40_gallon_tank\" title=\"Can you keep a bearded dragon in a 40 gallon tank?\">Can you keep a bearded dragon in a 40 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_far_away_should_a_UVB_bulb_be\" title=\"How far away should a UVB bulb be?\">How far away should a UVB bulb be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_far_away_should_UVB_light_be_from_bearded_dragon\" title=\"How far away should UVB light be from bearded dragon?\">How far away should UVB light be from bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_much_UVB_does_a_lizard_need\" title=\"How much UVB does a lizard need?\">How much UVB does a lizard need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_many_watts_does_a_40_gallon_tank_need\" title=\"How many watts does a 40 gallon tank need?\">How many watts does a 40 gallon tank need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_many_lumens_does_a_40_gallon_planted_tank_need\" title=\"How many lumens does a 40 gallon planted tank need?\">How many lumens does a 40 gallon planted tank need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_many_watts_does_a_45_gallon_tank_need\" title=\"How many watts does a 45 gallon tank need?\">How many watts does a 45 gallon tank need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#Is_a_100_watt_heater_good_for_40_gallon_tank\" title=\"Is a 100 watt heater good for 40 gallon tank?\">Is a 100 watt heater good for 40 gallon tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#How_many_watts_of_UVB_do_bearded_dragons_need\" title=\"How many watts of UVB do bearded dragons need?\">How many watts of UVB do bearded dragons need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#Is_a_13_watt_UVB_bulb_good_for_bearded_dragons\" title=\"Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?\">Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#Is_15_watt_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragon\" title=\"Is 15 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?\">Is 15 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-of-the-tank-should-uvb-cover\/#What_wattage_should_my_UVB_bulb_be\" title=\"What wattage should my UVB bulb be?\">What wattage should my UVB bulb be?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_of_the_tank_should_UVB_cover\"><\/span>How much of the tank should UVB cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the right size UVB light is very important in keeping your bearded dragon healthy. Ideally, the UVB bulb should span <b>2\/3 to 3\/4 the length of your tank. This allows your bearded dragon to absorb beneficial UVB rays no matter where is chooses to rest\/sit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_does_a_40_gallon_aquarium_light_need\"><\/span>How many watts does a 40 gallon aquarium light need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The optimal basking temperature for Corn Snakes is 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit. To achieve this temperature in a 40 gallon tank, the <b>100 watt bulb is recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wattage_UVB_does_a_bearded_dragon_need\"><\/span>What wattage UVB does a bearded dragon need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>400 UVB bulb is recommended for large tanks and is usually the better option for bearded dragons. This is a mercury vapor lamp, so it can also be used as a heat lamp.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_a_bearded_dragon_in_a_40_gallon_tank\"><\/span>Can you keep a bearded dragon in a 40 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A baby bearded dragon can happily live in a 40-gallon breeder tank. The space gives them adequate room to move around. Finding a 40-gallon breeder tank at your local pet store is also easier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_away_should_a_UVB_bulb_be\"><\/span>How far away should a UVB bulb be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 5.0 would be fine if the cage does not have very dense mesh, if it is very thick mesh (like a reptarium) then a 10.0 would be better. Just make sure the animal has a spot under the UVB that is <b>6-8 inches away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_away_should_UVB_light_be_from_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>How far away should UVB light be from bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The distance from the 10.0 HO UVB tube without a reflector to your bearded dragon should be <b>between 12-13 inches (30.5-33cm) if hung inside the tank, with a reflector add another 2-5 inches. If you hang it on top of screen cover, allow around 10 inches (25.5 cm) from your dragon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_UVB_does_a_lizard_need\"><\/span>How much UVB does a lizard need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All reptiles should have access to a minimum of <b>13 microwatts of UVB in order to synthesize vitamin D3, metabolize calcium, and maintain healthy bone density.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_does_a_40_gallon_tank_need\"><\/span>How many watts does a 40 gallon tank need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aquarium Heater Size Guide20 Gallon\/75 Liter50 watt75 watt25 Gallon\/100 Liter75 watt100 watt40 Gallon\/150 Liter<b>100 watt<\/b>150 watt50 Gallon\/200 Liter150 watt200 watt5 more rowsx26bull;23-Jun-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_lumens_does_a_40_gallon_planted_tank_need\"><\/span>How many lumens does a 40 gallon planted tank need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That all depends upon which plants you have chosen for your aquarium. If you have chosen nothing but Easy plants, 10-20 lumen (0.25 to 0.5 watts) per litre is adequate. For Medium plants, we recommend <b>20-40 lumen (0.5 to 1 watts) per litre, while Advanced plants require more than 40 lumens (1 watt) per litre<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_does_a_45_gallon_tank_need\"><\/span>How many watts does a 45 gallon tank need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>3 to 5 watts per gallon of water that will be in the tank.<\/b>Tank size in GallonsRecommended Heater in Watts45<b>135 Watts<\/b>225 Watts55165 Watts275 Watts75225 Watts375 Watts90270 Watts450 Watts8 more rowsx26bull;06-Jul-2009<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_100_watt_heater_good_for_40_gallon_tank\"><\/span>Is a 100 watt heater good for 40 gallon tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you have a 40 gallon aquarium you need 4 heaters (4x10gallons) at 25 watts to heat the water. So <b>a 100 watt heater is ideal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_watts_of_UVB_do_bearded_dragons_need\"><\/span>How many watts of UVB do bearded dragons need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>100 Watt UVA\/UVB Mercury Vapor Bulb For Reptiles By Evergreen Pet Supplies. If you&#8217;re looking for a high-quality UVB light that your bearded dragon will thrive in, this bulb by Evergreen Pet Supplies is a great choice. Out of all the lights on our list, this one had the most feedback (and it&#8217;s great).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_13_watt_UVB_bulb_good_for_bearded_dragons\"><\/span>Is a 13 watt UVB bulb good for bearded dragons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Zoo Med Reptisun 10.0 UVB Mini Compact Fluorescent This 13 Watt compact mini fluorescent tube delivers 10% UVB and 30% UVA. It is <b>suitable for small and medium sized tanks and will suit all basking reptiles and desert reptiles. It has a screw fixing and gives off a little visible light but no heat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_15_watt_UVB_good_for_bearded_dragon\"><\/span>Is 15 watt UVB good for bearded dragon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One nice benefit of the added power consumption is an increase in how deep this light can penetrate a bearded dragons habitat. While <b>the 15 watt Zilla Desert 50 UVB Fluorescent T8 Bulb can provide adequate UVB light from up to 12 inches, the 18-watt Zoo Med ReptiSun T8 10.0 UVB Lamp can penetrate up to 20 inches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_wattage_should_my_UVB_bulb_be\"><\/span>What wattage should my UVB bulb be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Type of BulbWattageUVB Output<b>Exo Terra SunRay<\/b><b>35 w<\/b>Intense50 w70 w28-Jan-2016<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much of the tank should UVB cover?How many watts does a 40 gallon aquarium light need?What wattage UVB does a bearded dragon need?Can you keep a bearded dragon in a 40 gallon tank?How far away should a UVB bulb be?How far away should UVB light be from bearded dragon?How much UVB&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56473"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56473\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}