arcadia uvb

  1. PerezG94

    UVB and Heat Info Guide

    Hey all, I just wanted to post some info for all you to see. I am new here but constantly see posts asking for UVB and Heat recommendations in other groups. I had made this post on Facebook but thought I’d share here as well! Most of this info will be for Sulcata torts of hatchling to juvie...
  2. Q

    My first enclosure, less than $75 spent

    My very first enclosure, it sure needs some more decorations and hiding spots, but it covers most of the basic needs. I take it outside during the morning if its sunny until around 4 when I take it back inside under a UVB and heating bulb. I’m searching ideas on how to make a closed chamber to...
  3. Q

    Arcadia

    Ive noticed Arcadia seems to be a very popular brand around here and light your reptiles seem to be the main source, is this kit enough? https://www.lightyourreptiles.com/arcadia-shadedweller-pro-12-kit-110v-usa-model-clearance-sale-35-99/ Quite frankly it looks like exactly what Ive been...
  4. M

    Arcadia T8 - Distance?

    I just moved my Greek Ibera from a table into a 4 x 2 x 2 vivarium. The issue I am having is the height of the vivarium in comparison to the bulb I am using. The bulb is an Arcadia Euro Range 10-Percent D3+. At the moment, it hangs down at the side, not in the middle as would be preferable...
  5. S

    uvb set up fail.. help!

    Hi all.. possibly a silly question here but I cannot figure out how my set up should be. I've been reading through other threads about the lighting set up needed, and someone kindly pointed it out on an instagram post I made, and I've realised my UVB tube light is incorrect. The previous owner...
  6. C

    Advice on UVB & Lighting in Tortoise Table?

    I'm new to this forum so I really hope I'm going about this correctly! A little background about my tort: I have a male Russian named Todoroki. I got him from a pet store so I'm not sure of his age. I'm personally against buying animals from shops, but I absolutely fell in love with this...
  7. Jeanettics

    Arcadia T5 6% or 12% for Russian tortoise

    I've been searching through the threads to find information on the difference between the Arcadia T5 6% and 12% UV tubes. I just purchased the 6% because I thought it meant I can hang it at a lower height (I'm not sure where I got this idea from--please let me know if I'm misunderstanding). I...
  8. J

    Arcadia UVB questions.

    Hi all, I’m looking at replacing my UVB for my Hermann’s tortoise. I’ve currently got an Arcadia 10%, 25w bulb. Is this the best bulb or should I be looking at getting something with more than 10% or more wattage?? Thanks in advance :)
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