Lighting

[rocky1998]

Hi, I can see that lighting plays a big part in keeping a tortoise , however it varies because of different species , I was wondering if I had the correct lighting and if my tortoises will benefit from it...
I understand they need UVB which gives the same rays as the sun (i think) so I have got a flood light over the pen which floods the whole playing area of the playing area of the enclosure but not the house area in a white ray of light which I assume is UVB ..
Then I have a simple desk lamp, which holds a 60watt for my tortoise to bask in...
Is this an okay lighting for it? Do I provide anything else?


I <3 my torts!

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I forgot to mention these lights both cost me a fortune , they are both from pet shops the desk lamp cost me about 16 pound , but the flood light cost me 100 with the stand and floodlight !! Do it must have good quality


I <3 my torts!

 

[WillTort2]

What brand and type are your bulbs? You may post pictures of the bulbs or the boxes they came in if possible.

 

[rocky1998]

It's an Arcadia UVB light i know nothing else but here is a pic of both


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[JoesMum]

Your UVB lamp is fine, however your basking lamp needs to be pointing vertically straight downwards to provide a hood hot basking spot which is essential for your tort to be abke to digest his food properly

 

[rocky1998]

Okay thanks a lot , this forum is most reliable and I would of be lost without you people!!


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[WillTort2]

I'm thinking your Russian would appreciate having a larger area to wonder and explore; maybe even a second story for some climbing exercise.