Lighting advice

[Josie.123]

I have got a Herman tortoise who is about 2.5 years old. When I first had him he was 1 and got the Mercury Vapour D3 Basking Lamp by Arcadia. Now I have realised I need to change this as after getting a solar meter( still confused about😂) the results for uvb are low. It’s been a while of looking but I can’t seem to find the best one please may people recommend specific brands I should get.
thank you

 

[wellington]

Arcadia tube florescent. MVB are not recommended any more.

 

[Tom]

I have got a Herman tortoise who is about 2.5 years old. When I first had him he was 1 and got the Mercury Vapour D3 Basking Lamp by Arcadia. Now I have realised I need to change this as after getting a solar meter( still confused about😂) the results for uvb are low. It’s been a while of looking but I can’t seem to find the best one please may people recommend specific brands I should get.
thank you

Please give this a read. At the bottom is a quick rundown of all the specific heating and lighting needed. There is a temperate species care sheet that will help you too.

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