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OfflineMrAbstraction
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FC - Help with FAE and Lighting Specifics.
    #7693313 - 11/29/07 12:09 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Hey all;

I finished my imaginary FC today, I'm pretty happy with it.

It's a 30gal Sterilite tub with the big FAE polyfill-ed holes top and bottom on either side. I mounted a light fixture to the underside of the tubs lid, it looks pretty slick and makes the unit self contained.

It has a bubble stone in a glass of water which rests on the 2" of perlite covering the bottom of the tub. The air pump is mounted to the outside of the tub. This setup achieves 95%+ humidity and about 70f, so I'm happy with the stuff I can measure.

I have two questions;

Is this "Desert 7%UVB" bulb that it comes with the light OK, or should I replace it with something less tuned for reptiles?

Here's the link;
http://www.petco.com/product/14564/ESU-Reptile-Slimline-Reptile-Fixture-with-Desert-7-percent-UVB-Lamp.aspx

Secondly, is there a device or a known way to measure the rate of air exchange? Some sort of litmus test or something I can do? :crazy:

Thanks much guys, all your posts and teks have been a joy to read a learn from.

/ma


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Re: FC - Help with FAE and Lighting Specifics. [Re: MrAbstraction]
    #7693813 - 11/29/07 06:57 AM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Think that light is ok, it says its natural daylight. I would stay away from mounting it on the inside, electrics dont like moisture. Unless its a completly water proof fitting, otherwise moisture will find its way in.

2 bubblestones should provide plenty of FAE, as long as its not causing a drop in rh , i dont think there is such a thing as too much.


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OfflineMrAbstraction
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Re: FC - Help with FAE and Lighting Specifics. [Re: veda_sticks]
    #7694594 - 11/29/07 12:14 PM (16 years, 2 months ago)

Yah, I thought about the moisture in the lamp issue. It looks pretty sealed but I suppose it could be better. I'm thinking about returning it and picking up something like this. I really like the self-contained stealthiness of the lamp inside the FC.

Thanks for the reply.
/ma


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