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#1894204
StickMan95
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Uvb vs. full spectrum 
I may get an anole some springtime. I already have a tropical tank with plenty of live plants (more to be added). I already have the required ful spectrum bulb. Should I get an anole, would I need a uvb bulb or would the full spectrum work.
I already have a lamp ready to be mounted when needed. All I would need would be the bulb. I may or may not get one anyway because during the winter at night, the cage may become a bit too cool for the little guys.
If one would be required, would exo terra work or should I get a zoo med or other brand.
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11/06/08 05:19pm
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#1894266
Atrax27407
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Message To: StickMan95 In reference to Message Id: 1894204
Uvb vs. full spectrum
The two best UVB fluorescents are (in order): The ZooMed ReptiSun 5.0 and the Hagen ReptiGlo 5.0. Depending on the size of the enclosure (my smallest is a 40-gallon), I would add a second fluoresnt with a CRI of above 90. An example would be a GE Sunhine. You can use any regular incandescent bulb for heat and additional light. There aren’t many of the "full spectrum" fluorescents that provide both the proper amount of UVB and have a high enough CRI (Color Rendering Index) to provide adequate light and reflect accurate color.
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11/06/08 06:34pm
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#1894293
StickMan95
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Message To: Atrax27407 In reference to Message Id: 1894266
Uvb vs. full spectrum
Thanks! That was the exact kind of response I was looking for. My tank is a 29g. with about 3 inches of substrate for the plants. I would not be able to use the Zoo med because my hood only has room for one tube bulb. The reptisun 5.0 will be sufficient. I do not think that an incandescent bulb will be necessary because it is across room a window and I have the light on in my room also. I figured that it would be better to use a uvb as well also because of the heat (with no under tank heating).
Now do you or any member have any comments or suggestions on live plants and any tips for them. My vine has been in the tank for only a few weeks and already has settled its roots and is climbing around. Does anyone know any great plants strong and large enough for anoles to climb on.
I appreciate all comments! 
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11/06/08 07:02pm
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Atrax27407
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Message To: StickMan95 In reference to Message Id: 1894293
Uvb vs. full spectrum
You WILL need to use an incandescent bulbs for heat. Fluorescent lighting produces very little heat and you need a basking spot temperature of 90 degrees. If you don’t use additional lighting besides the UVB, it will simply be too dark and cool in the enclosure. I have two strip fixtures roughly in the middle of my 40-gallon - one with a ReptiSun 5.0 and the second (toward the front) with a GE Sunshine fluorescent. There are three 60-Watt 5.5" clamp lamps across the back to provide warm basking areas.
There are numerous plants that you can use. Diffenbachias (I like variegated varietues), Aralias, Crotons, Pothos (must be kept in check), and most any other houseplant that thrives in medium or low light conditions. I have even used wild Violets in the past and they make an interesting addition and add some color with their flowers. Make sure that you have plenty of branches for them to climb on as well.
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11/06/08 07:17pm
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Atrax27407
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Message To: Atrax27407 In reference to Message Id: 1894309
Uvb vs. full spectrum
Even though a 29-gallon high is about 6" narrower than my 40-gallon, you should be able to get close to the same arrangement of lighting on it as well.
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11/06/08 07:23pm
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