I have a LID
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I have a LID
I finally bought some plexiglass for the lid of my crabitat. I still have yet to build the lid itself but I'll have a hole in the middle for my UVB bulb to shine through. I will make it far enough away for the crabs not to be overheated from it.
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Re: I have a LID
Uvb bulbs typically don't put off much heat just uvb rays. There is a much more expensive specialty bulb that can put out both. Just watch out for that and your needs while shopping
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Re: I have a LID
My UVB bulbs put off about 2 degrees of heat. I would still use caution with plexiglass and any type of heat. Plexiglass will melt if the heat is sitting directly on top of it.KayedeeLove<3 wrote:Uvb bulbs typically don't put off much heat just uvb rays. There is a much more expensive specialty bulb that can put out both. Just watch out for that and your needs while shopping
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My uvb strip puts off about 5-7 degrees of heat. I choose a 46" strip bulb which is 54 watts.... Guess it depends on what your setup is like and the type of bulb you have.GotButterflies wrote:My UVB bulbs put off about 2 degrees of heat. I would still use caution with plexiglass and any type of heat. Plexiglass will melt if the heat is sitting directly on top of it.KayedeeLove<3 wrote:Uvb bulbs typically don't put off much heat just uvb rays. There is a much more expensive specialty bulb that can put out both. Just watch out for that and your needs while shopping
Edit- when using UVB, nothing is supposed to between it and the crabs (screen, glass, plexi, etc). Having things between blocks the amount UVB entering the crabitat.
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She stated that she had a hole cut in the plexiglass, but even then, the fixture will be hot, so I think that might melt the plexiglass (if sitting on the plexiglass). She should probably use a stand with it for safety.daws409 wrote:My uvb strip puts off about 5-7 degrees of heat. I choose a 46" strip bulb which is 54 watts.... Guess it depends on what your setup is like and the type of bulb you have.GotButterflies wrote:My UVB bulbs put off about 2 degrees of heat. I would still use caution with plexiglass and any type of heat. Plexiglass will melt if the heat is sitting directly on top of it.KayedeeLove<3 wrote:Uvb bulbs typically don't put off much heat just uvb rays. There is a much more expensive specialty bulb that can put out both. Just watch out for that and your needs while shopping
Edit- when using UVB, nothing is supposed to between it and the crabs (screen, glass, plexi, etc). Having things between blocks the amount UVB entering the crabitat.
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Re: I have a LID
Makes sense...GotButterflies wrote:She stated that she had a hole cut in the plexiglass, but even then, the fixture will be hot, so I think that might melt the plexiglass (if sitting on the plexiglass). She should probably use a stand with it for safety.
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Re: I have a LID
Hi guys, thanks for replying! I'm probably going to be bad at communicating back for a bit. My last push with the room is underway so I can find Houdini crabs more easily, and they don't eat something they shouldn't..... good input from all! I'll be taking that into consideration.