Does this light produce UVB?

[Slbrlb]

I can’t find anywhere that says anything about this light and UVB. Do all T5 HO lights produce UVB or do I need a specific one?

Ultra Sun T5 HO 24 Watt Hydroponic Grow Light 24 W - Ace Hardware

These high-quality T5 HO lamps are excellent for all indoor gardening applications. Use the color of your choice for the growth phase of your plants. Mix and match for a full spectrum effect. For use with T5 HO fixtures.Find the ULTRA SUN T5 24 WATT HO at Ace.

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[ZEROPILOT]

A grow light might have UVA.
But you want UVB.
That is not the correct tube for a tortoise

 

[Slbrlb]

A grow light might have UVA.
But you want UVB.
That is not the correct tube for a tortoise

Thank you! So I should stick to something specific for reptiles like this one ?

 

[Tom]

Thank you! So I should stick to something specific for reptiles like this one ?

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5.0 bulbs produce hardly any UV. The 10.0 HO is okay, but Arcadia is the best.

What species and age tortoise are we talking about?

 

[Slbrlb]

5.0 bulbs produce hardly any UV. The 10.0 HO is okay, but Arcadia is the best.

What species and age tortoise are we talking about?

Well started Eastern Hermanns hatchling. Thank you for the info, I wasn’t sure the difference between 5.0 and 10.0. I will get an Arcadia.

 

[Tom]

Well started Eastern Hermanns hatchling. Thank you for the info, I wasn’t sure the difference between 5.0 and 10.0. I will get an Arcadia.

I use the Arcadia 12% HO tubes with a reflector hood. I only run them for about 2-3 hours mid day.