Is there a way to mount this hood inside the enclosure? I have a 36X18X12 enclosure and I'm worried placing it on the mesh will lower UVB inside.
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I'm glad to see an owner actually take concern over how muc UVB is actually reaching their reptile! Props! I don't believe this hood is mountable but you can buy a different hood at a hardware store or even here on Amazon that can house the bulb.P.S. 25-50% UV loss is not negligible.
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The cord is really short, and its kind of heavy so I wouldnt try it. I have mine on top of the mesh and my turtle seems fine. Good luck.
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Have not tried to mount the hood inside the cage; I placed it on top to keep away from moister, I do not think the mesh lowers its UVB coverage.
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I would keep it on the outside for safety's sake, the loss in UVB is going to be negligible.
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After opening the hood there are 2 tabs the hold the light in place and you have to transfer the bulbs to the new light. The tab in the rear can be a bit tricky because of the leverage needed to release it. Maybe a shot of wd-40 would help also I suggest searching youtube for the install video. It going to change the face of your TB. Good Luck!
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Just rotate it out. You install the adapt ring first. then the hood. You can keep the ring that and left the hood out.
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Once the metal rods are inserted in to both the lighting fixture and the hood, the fixture will be pushed "held" in to place. I adjusted the velcro first when I started, then again once the rods were in place. Hopes this helps.
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it depends on how tall the tank is and what wattage the bulbs you choose are. a hood will only amplify the lights. depending on the reptile (some require less ubv than others) and the size of the cage, a hood may even make it to strong.
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Mine was fine when I received it and didn't have a problem with it after I washed the cover. I'd try to readjust the foam and straighten out the hood. If that doesn't help maybe you should return it.
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Make certain you have the correct millimeter size lens your new hood will fit on...as there are different sizes. You should find this info on either the outside edge or inside the lens.
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A sunshade hood came with mine, even though they made no mention of it. Stays on.Or you can use a Picatinny Protector & Mount. If you go that route, the hood won't go on.
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I'm using my Reptisun bulb in an aquarium hood. Just make sure you're ordering the correct size and wattage.
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From the picture and description I saw it doesn't appear that it has anywhere to fit, nor the necessity to do so with lighting options provided with this tank. The hood would be sitting up on the shell of this light system most likely. Any plastic can be cut though, and I'm sure you could rig this up to use one of these lights. I personally don't see the advantage on a setup like this however.
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No, the hood has some stiffness to it to keep its shape. The mesh is integrated with the hood and the mesh stays several inches from the face.
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I find it simple to remove and install it. With the panels off you still get some sun, you're just not baking in it. To remove it I would just un clip the front and sides but keep the back loops on (those are the hardest if the rear hard top pannel is on. You can just roll it up and secure it on the roll bar and you'll have sun.
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Its just a cage..a hood does not come with it for a light.If you want to place a bulb inside the cage you will need to make a hole..there is not one provided.
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I have the 30" hood and its actual measurement is 29" Are you measuring from the inside top of your tank without the hood in place? You want it to fit inside the lip of the tank... Hope this helps..
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Like you I didn't care much for the OEM hood. I use a thin UV filter with a soft rubber collapsible hood. Each his own but it works good for me.
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Definitely, I hang a hood with a 400 watt light just fine. Make sure you have good airflow into and out of it to keep it from heating up.
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I have the 29 gal bio cube..I gutted the lid, saved the clear cover for the light and put the led lights in its place and put the clear cover over the led lights. I did not have to "mount" them, because the clear cover holds them in place with the screws. the led light have an extension bar that I pulled out far enough to over lap the clear cover. Once you get the lights and look at it you will see what I mean. I have not had any trouble at all installing them this way, plus they are covered by the clear cover.Im very glad that I bought the lights and set them up this way, no more fan noise and the heat is almost non existant. I just purchased the 38 to 46 for my 72 gal bow front and cant wait to get them!!! Hope this helped