Hello, I am new to this forum.
I currently have my 3 year old redfoot in a Zoo Med Tortoise House. We use a 100w basking bulb as well as UVB bulb, but I am curious about switching to a mercury vapor bulb, as I am tired of changing a dead bulb every month (which gets expensive).
My 2 questions are:
His enclosure is about 33cm (almost 13 inches) high. Would a 100w MVB be too much for him? I know 70w exists too, I am not sure which is more appropriate. I do have the option of hanging it higher than the enclosure as well with my setup.
How long typically does the UVB in these bulbs last? I've read it's hard to tell without a UVB meter, but I am curious as to whether anyone knows about this or has measured?
I currently have my 3 year old redfoot in a Zoo Med Tortoise House. We use a 100w basking bulb as well as UVB bulb, but I am curious about switching to a mercury vapor bulb, as I am tired of changing a dead bulb every month (which gets expensive).
My 2 questions are:
His enclosure is about 33cm (almost 13 inches) high. Would a 100w MVB be too much for him? I know 70w exists too, I am not sure which is more appropriate. I do have the option of hanging it higher than the enclosure as well with my setup.
How long typically does the UVB in these bulbs last? I've read it's hard to tell without a UVB meter, but I am curious as to whether anyone knows about this or has measured?