UVB Penetratng Glass or Plastics ?

[Enlightened Rogue]

Ok, I`m pretty sure UVB lighting doesn`t go thru glass right ?

How about plastic wrap or regular screening?

Thanks

John

[Philsuma]

UV light doesn't pass through glass very well and screen will filter some of it out. There are special glasses and even plastics available that will allow UVA & UVB to pass.

It seems that distance from the bulb is the major factor. Most frogs live under canopies and receive little UVA / UVB; However, I believe all animals need some degree of UVA / UVB for a healthy existence.

This website could be everything you need on UVB…lol

http://www.uvguide.co.uk/

[Enlightened Rogue]

Thanks Phil.
I was thinking more in terms of my plants getting enough light. I have an 12x12x12x18 Zoo-Med with 2- 26 watt compact fluorescent`s.

John

[Philsuma]

I know a lot of the U.K and E.U guys swear by UVB light for their Histos ect.

I'm not too good with the Plant lighting stuff, though...