This is probably a dumb question but I'm looking to setup a bioactive terrarium for a crested gecko and wondering if the plants would grow with just this 5% uvb exo terra compact bulb?
I was initially thinking of getting an exo terra top canopy that has 2 bulb fixtures and fitting the light mentioned above and an Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED (if it will fit in the canopy). But I just bought a second hand terrarium which already came with an exo terra canopy (smaller version with just one light fitting) so if just that one bulb will work fine on its own then I'll just use that instead of spending more.
If it's not gunna cut it then I'll just have to bite the bullet.
Also, I'm sure different species of plant have different lighting requirements but I want to put in 3 or 4 broad leafed plants. I don't know a lot about plants yet so forgive my vagueness... That's the next stop on my research list
Edit: I just found this Arcadia compact flourescent 2% UVB bulb that I think will probably be better suited as the UVB for geckos is debated on (like most animals when it comes to UVB!) and the description says it's good for plant growth (because descriptions never lie ofcourse...). Do you guys think I should go for this one?
I was initially thinking of getting an exo terra top canopy that has 2 bulb fixtures and fitting the light mentioned above and an Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED (if it will fit in the canopy). But I just bought a second hand terrarium which already came with an exo terra canopy (smaller version with just one light fitting) so if just that one bulb will work fine on its own then I'll just use that instead of spending more.
If it's not gunna cut it then I'll just have to bite the bullet.
Also, I'm sure different species of plant have different lighting requirements but I want to put in 3 or 4 broad leafed plants. I don't know a lot about plants yet so forgive my vagueness... That's the next stop on my research list
Edit: I just found this Arcadia compact flourescent 2% UVB bulb that I think will probably be better suited as the UVB for geckos is debated on (like most animals when it comes to UVB!) and the description says it's good for plant growth (because descriptions never lie ofcourse...). Do you guys think I should go for this one?
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