gowing bulb for uv

[TheCobbler]

so I have this an indoor plant bulb for some bonsai. I started to wonder if this could be used as a uv bulb for my tort. I'm thinking about growing grass in his enclosure and a plant bulb would help the grass grow/stay alive.

 

[EKLC]

That won't output enough UVB for a tortoise, but it's nice to provide extra lighting anyways. I have a grow light in my enclosure for that reason

 

[cemmons12]

As far as UVB bulbs, I just think you cant beat the Zoo Med Power Sun 100 or 160 watt bulbs if you can't get your tort outside to get any unfiltered sun. These are what I use for my sully and russian. They are expensive though, $60 here in Indiana. Good luck!

 

[Linzbragg]

As far as UVB bulbs, I just think you cant beat the Zoo Med Power Sun 100 or 160 watt bulbs if you can't get your tort outside to get any unfiltered sun. These are what I use for my sully and russian. They are expensive though, $60 here in Indiana. Good luck!

I also found this same bulb online, on amazon.com for under $30. So then I was also able to get the hood online for way cheaper. It got the whole set up for less than a bulb in the stores and everything was new

 

[Zamric]

Good Price!

I have a 10.0 UV florecent tube but it's about 14" above the substrate so is only good for the plants. Will be getting a MVB to replace my 50w basking bulb.

 

[Tom]

In our area of the world you really don't "need" any artificial UV, as long as they are getting regular sunshine. Don't worry too much about a two or three week stretch of cold winter weather. If they are getting sunshine the rest of the time, it is not a big deal.

I think your bulb will be fine for plants and for lighting up your enclosure. Of course, I also think your sulcata will eat or trample any plants you put in an indoor enclosure, but try it out anyway.

 

[TheCobbler]

thanks. I was wondering about the sun to winter weather ratio in southern cal. it's good to know its alright that he doesn't always get out during winter.