Reptile Lighting Explained and One HUGE Mistake You Need To Avoid

[@geronimo1010]

Hopefully more aussies will take this on board! Especially the benefits of UVB. I see so many people here without UVB for their reptiles

[@Racheous]

It’s great seeing this from an Aussie !

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks!

[@LukaHibberd]

Really great display of lighting information that all new keepers should watch, i would say that the halogen lights are more expensive but last longer than the cheap stuff at big bunns and output more heat per watt also saving money long term!

[@Lussuria]

Yay! I finally found an Aussie content creator on reptiles. I've been looking at getting my first reptile but its hard to follow along some care guides when they're talking about American products used with reptiles we dont keep as pets here. Keen to learn! 💪

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Glad you found the channel! Lots to learn always 😄

[@jasonwin5499]

good to see you back mate

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks mate!

[@eco-logicgecko112]

Great video. Clear, concise and great infographics used to illustrate your points clearly. (Boom, I'm suddenly turning into a teacher marking an assignment! 😅😅) My only criticism: night time heat - is it needed? When there's overhead infrared coming from a lamp during the day, that heats up objects, which retain IR-C well into the night. I suppose it depends on the setup. Setups with shallower substrates, less rocks etc and the varying sizes may cool down quicker than those with deeper substrates, more space for rocks and clutter that retain secondary heat from above via IR-C. Does providing heat at night (as in infrared A, through a DHP), interfere with their circadian rhythm? Generally, well insulated homes should provide enough warmth for their night time needs without having to use additional heat sources?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Good point! It’s very rare I use heat at night in any of my animals homes but I am lucky In that I’m in Australia and it doesn’t get below freezing where I live!

[@carloss3809]

Faarr out those baby turts are awesome! I hope they were made in the spa

[@coopsreptiles2588]

They were indeed! Thanks mate!

[@carloss3809]

Wicked

[@bhuvanjayaraman5578]

Love your vids man👍 big fan of your work

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I appreciate it!

[@joelwale]

Always enjoy your videos Coop. Really appreciated and thank you

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks for watching and commenting mate!!

[@charliegeddes2230]

Awesome video, great explanation and advice, thanks Cooper!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Glad you liked it! Thanks mate!

[@nickihuber-smith2329]

Great video coop! Good to know you use the Philips bulbs from bunnings as well 👏

[@coopsreptiles2588]

They have been so important to me keeping reptiles !

[@nickihuber-smith2329]

@@coopsreptiles2588 It was a game changer for me too

[@daisiesushitam984]

Can you please do a video on Lumenize from Arcadia, including how to use the app? Thank you!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@daisiesushitam984 haha if they send me one!

[@MostlyReptilesMostly]

When you buy a UVB lamp, do they usually come with the reflector and hood too? Or jus the lamp? I would really appreciate an answer.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@MostlyReptilesMostly depends. Usually if you buy a reptile branded unit it will come with the tube and everything you need

[@tooniez7434]

hi, id like some help on finding a good uvb source and basking light for my baby tortoises. i will get a mercury vapor lamp since my halogen has questionable uvb output. says on the box and amazon description but no proof. i will also get a long t8 bulb like the one you have. but i want to know if my halogen bulb is alright, since it has a good temperature for basking, but no proof of uv. thanks

[@coopsreptiles2588]

yes dont rely on heat lamps for UV. use a dedicated UV lamp like the t8 you mentioned. halogen is great for heat

[@neilwhitelaw3844]

Does the harvemax daisy chain with Arcadia and compare with a Jungle Dawn. Thanks

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Yes it can link together with those! It produces a bit less light then a jungle dawn because it only has a single row of diodes whereas the jungle dawn would have 3 or 4. I’d have jungle dawns on everything if I could but I need to save some money haha!

[@Varanibae]

Great video! Well presented and hit every point nicely, this will be so helpful for people starting out. 👍

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks mate! Yeah I didn’t want to go too technical just straight to the point!

[@Varanibae]

@@coopsreptiles2588 perfect balance of enough info but not too much

[@dash8brj]

Just ordered the arcadia 34W jungle dawn for my snake tank. He/She will be a nocturnal snake (spotted python) so will I still need UV-B for the snake?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I give mine UVB and see her use it semi regularly so it can certainly provide benefits!

[@sanssimp5264]

hey i have a question, what if you use two dome uvb lights? would that still work, or is it still better to get the longer uvb?

[@coopsreptiles2588]

The uvb type depends on its use. But for the most part a t5 is going to be the best option we currently have

[@richardsanchez5444]

So don't use CFL bulbs if your enclosure is too big? Could you possibly show how you'd arrange full light spectrum light, uv light and a heating element? Oh well that answers that. So keep them as close together as possible. Now that I think about it it makes sense.

[@thinkiwasplaying]

Thanks for the information. Total helped take some stress out with my first reptile set up ( bearded Dragon). I got him a 230 gallon enclosure I am trying to figure it all out.😅

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@thinkiwasplaying glad it helps!!

[@giamusee]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@AllenSentance]

What light is required for crocodile hatchlings, I have just got myself 2 saltwater crocodile hatchlings & now want to make sure I get the best light. If you can’t help me can you please point me in the right direction . Regards Allen 👍

[@coopsreptiles2588]

I would just use the lights I mention in the video. Incandescent heat lamp/ halogen. A t5 uvb bulb and a LED daylight style lamp

[@ericm8657]

Great breakdown! Do you have a reccommendation on LED then in terms of placement? For my 36" long, should I only place a 12" led on the one warm side and nothing on the left cool side? Or is LED lighting the one exception where it should stretch across the whole length of the enclosure? Big thanks from the US!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Yeah LED can go along the whole tank if you like. It is most important that the heat and UV cross over as the reptile needs both together to properly utilise.

[@rickcroney1286]

Awesome information! Well done

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Glad it was helpful!

[@neilwhitelaw3844]

Do you have any other recommendations for a Blue Tongue Skink setup. Mine is long and low so I am going to use an Arcadia T5 6% UVB D3 Forest a Philips 100 watt and an LED.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

That all sounds great to me mate!

[@sophiaciaglia8438]

Super informative thank you so much

[@AlexsAgamids]

Very informational video! Glad to see you still making good content. (Better than all the BS clickbait you see…) Also wanted to comment on the LED UV’s. I’ve been using the VivTech brand lamps for my snakes, still giving a good UVI reading after 2 years!

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Hey Alex! That’s cool mate! I’m certainly excited to get LED UVB down the track. Here in Australia there isn’t much option for them at the moment

[@benjaminwatson8948]

Great info mate. Thanks 👌

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful 😁

[@lunarminx]

My anole gets the old 12% from my bearded dragon. I also replaced the fine screen with hardware cloth since I didn't have it inside. My cats never care when bsf escape!

[@explodey88]

Great video thank you

[@martinhaney2297]

You do good stuff

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Thank you!

[@alisonoxholm9315]

Great video

[@turtleanton6539]

Good info.😊

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@turtleanton6539 thanks! Hope it was helpful 😁

[@Astro23101]

Do u know if a Gonna is a good pet

[@coopsreptiles2588]

@@Astro23101 depends on the species and the keeper!

[@Astro23101]

@@coopsreptiles2588 tnx just for when I'm older

[@Astro23101]

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[@Poteluz]

The 26 watts coiled fluorescent bulbs actually work great, they've been tested and anyone can find them on KZbin.

[@emilyreinier3907]

All the components correct is line two to what I’ve wanted to film since 1989 😮 mines heartmole in Iowa ❤😂

[@emilyreinier3907]

And chapter 2 the shape of skink

[@emilyreinier3907]

Mines not his though , guppies used to kick my brain , so I had us go 3” sharks red tail sharks

[@emilyreinier3907]

Lol the lightbulbs is reason one ( stage butt warts )

[@emilyreinier3907]

I light seperatly for my Alladin - lion king 😅

[@loispadgett6306]

Good stuff to know. I took my Arcadia that I had on my bready and moved it to my box turtles after having it on the bready for a year so good to hear that they are still getting uvb from it just not as strong. This is what I wondered about so thanks for this one show on lighting. 😃 GOD BLESS from America 🦎💖🐸💖🐍💖🐢💖

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Good to hear! Always test the lamps after that year of use to make sure but I have found they can be used much longer than a year.

[@lunarminx]

​@@coopsreptiles2588agree, if you have to, split the price of a solarmeter with friends. I will say my dragons and anole have two basking spots with one being a dhp, they choose that over half the time.

[@blperry5707]

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