Equipment Review and Discussion :: Lighting: Hood vs. Lamps

[ProckNet]

I upgraded to a 55 gallon tank and I have two clamp lamps that I thought I could make work.

Recently they arent sitting the right way and I just think a hood would be better for my RES.

I want to make sure she gets all the proper amounts of UVA/UVB.

I've seen plenty of pics here and it seems like most people use lamps over hoods.

Would a hood be a step in the right or wrong direction? Will ny RES still get equal amounts of UVA/UVB? Current Setup Below:



thank you in advance.

[jwinters]

I think it depends on your setup. Will it get in the way of any cables or the basking area? It's really up to what is most convenient for you.

[ProckNet]

The lamps were prefect when I had a smaller setup. Now that I have a larger tank and an actual tank, the clamp lamps dont seem to be at the right angles.

I was thinking the hood would put me at ease.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

I dont like that lamps dont light up the whole tank since their directed right at basking area, if you have a large tank its very dark. I use hoods so the whole tank gets light.

Also to answer your question yes they get same amount of uv.

[ProckNet]

thanks

[marisa]

I'd go with a mercury vapor bulb, which should take care of your lighting needs. For much bigger tanks, I use a regular floor lamp on the opposite end of the tank to provide more light.

[ProckNet]

good idea!