Enclosure advice

[katelyn0974]

I have three small EBT's in this 40 gal tank outside on my patio. It gets sun from sunrise to about 11:30/12 then shade the rest of the day. I currently do not have the UVB lamp on my tank because the temperatures get high somedays. I have a towel on the back of the tank to shade 1/2 the enclosure and many plants to provide shade. I take the turtles out many times during the week and soak them in the sun with shade provided. Do you recommend a UVB light anyway or keep doing what I'm doing? The temperatures get to 80-90 with 90 being the warmest. The humidity is usually 60 or above. Thank you for your feedback.

 

[Yvonne G]

I think they are getting enough natural UVB and don't need a light.

But be aware that the sun shining through the glass of an aquarium can quickly cook any creatures inside the tank.

 

[katelyn0974]

What's a good way to prevent baking outside?

 

[theelectraco]

You would need to block the sun from heating up the glass. I would at least obscure the sun from hitting at least one side.

 

[katelyn0974]

Thank you, I have half of it already blocked off.