MVB for hatchlings

[Redstrike]

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if any of you have used Mercury Vapor Bulbs in RF hatchling enclosures? Fall and winter are approaching in the northeast and I want to be able to provide some UVB to my hatchling tortoises during the cold and cloudy winter. I have a Reptisun 10.0 linear fluorescent, is this enough?

Thanks!

 

[coreyc]

I would get a MVB like a power sun you get heat and UVB/UVA do you have a CHE for night ? what are your temp's

 

[Torty Mom]

I have CDT hatchlings and have used the powersun MVB all winter long. My babies are nice and hard and no shell problems at all! It works great, I currently have low rider under it, except when he is outside getting the real stuff!

 

[Madkins007]

I am unsure if fluorescent bulbs offer adequate UVB, while MVB's seem more reliable.

 

[Redstrike]

I've got a Zoo Med Powersun and Deep Dome fixture on the way.

Thanks all!