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  1. L

    UV

    Hi, I have a 6-7 month od sulcata and I just came across the best way to raise them post, so I'm implementing changes. A few questions: 1. What is the proper UV strength (exposure number)? 2. is a basking bulb necessary for both heat AND light, or could it also be an infrared "night" heat...
  2. Agathaade

    Ideal UV index for a Hermann hatchling?

    Hi there, I set up my enclosure months ago for my baby, dialed in the temperatures and set up the UV strip before it arrived two weeks ago. Reading about Ferguson zones for Hermanns (zone 3), I set the UV strip where it reads about 2.3 UVI, which falls within the zone 3 range according to the...
  3. B

    What UVB fluorescent for an 8 year old red foot tort?

    Upgrading my current table to a new one, I've been told a uvb fluorescent tube is better than the normal uvb light I have. So my question is, what sort of uvb fluorescent tube should I get (5.0,10.0 and what length)? And what brand (Currently I'm using equipment from Exo Terra, are they good?)...
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    • fluorescent light fixtures lightening lighting height red food tortoise light red foot red foot tortoise uv light uv strength uvb
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    • Forum: Redfoot and yellowfoot tortoises
  4. ayrgrn

    What UV percentage do I need?

    Want to get a T8 UVB tube. What percentage and wattage do I need for my 8 month old hermanns? I'm planning on attaching it about 10" away from the substrate and want to get a reflector attachment as well. There will be no mesh wire in the way of light. Thanks
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