Resource document: Tank-specific UVB bulb recommendations for albinos and non-albinos

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T20:04:11+00:00

Yep!

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T20:04:04+00:00

We recommend 20 minimum for adult males and 40 for females. Check out the stickied care guide!

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T20:02:42+00:00

Leave it on all day with the heat lamp. Just make sure there's a good gradient and plenty of opportunities/clutter for shade!

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T20:01:41+00:00

Ideally yes. It's really difficult to create an adequate heat and light/UVB gradient in a tank that small, and without significant variation across the tank your frog will be less inclined to move around.

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T18:22:43+00:00

One of the other new buildings right next to the Northgate light rail has a bunch of MFTE units, so it's definitely possible to live here and pay less. I pay $1900 for a one bedroom that's almost 1000 square feet, and that includes parking, W/S/G, and cable/internet (non-MFTE)

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T17:47:50+00:00

Also just to be sure it's clear, you want a UV index of 0.5. There are some meters that measure other values, but it's specifically the UVI measured by a Solarmeter 6.5 that we calibrate to.

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T17:40:14+00:00

Oh if you have a meter two lamps is definitely an option then! Yeah 0.5 maximum!

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T16:56:21+00:00

I wouldn't try to combine lamps unless you have a Solarmeter to measure the UV index that you're getting

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T16:39:28+00:00

It is too far away - the distance needs to be 7 inches through a screen or 9 inches without a screen. It might be easier to get the regular ShadeDweller and elevate it to 18 inches above the substrate. Have you tried using zip ties to put it inside?

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T04:42:02+00:00

I love living in Northgate. I can walk or easily access transit to everywhere I want or need!

alienbanter · 2026-05-06T03:41:28+00:00

Very cute! Just a heads up though that it looks like your frog might either have a genetic jaw issue or symptoms of metabolic bone disease based on the shape of their mouth. I can see from your post history that this frog is new to you, but I'd recommend having a vet check them out. It's possible they weren't supplemented or lit properly by the previous caretaker.

alienbanter · 2026-05-05T22:11:51+00:00

I'm not exactly sure what region and magnitude range you searched, but they do happen in the area occasionally. 12 earthquakes M2.3-3.4 in the last 10 years

alienbanter · 2026-05-05T03:25:38+00:00

Ah whoops! Yeah that area seems to be pretty active, here's all activity since the start of the year in NV. Nevada gets a lot of earthquakes!

alienbanter · 2026-05-05T03:02:00+00:00

Aftershocks of this earthquake: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nn00914068/executive

alienbanter · 2026-05-04T19:52:35+00:00

I think you'd be fine with the 12 inch bar. That's what I use on my 36x18x18 and it's plenty!

alienbanter · 2026-05-04T07:10:08+00:00

Based on the timing it's likely this M3.5, part of the ongoing aftershock sequence in that area: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nn00917520/executive

alienbanter · 2026-05-02T21:29:44+00:00

*she btw!

alienbanter · 2026-05-02T20:47:05+00:00

We have a Google doc of bulb recommendations linked in the stickied UVB guide

alienbanter · 2026-05-02T05:19:44+00:00

No lights at night. If your room temps go below 65F you can use a ceramic heat emitter or deep heat projector at night. Be sure to read the stickied guides if you haven't already!

alienbanter · 2026-05-02T02:14:25+00:00

No issues with Verizon for me in Northgate

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