Andreotti10
Member
Hi tortoise experts
I’ve had my horsefield tortoise 2 months now, hard to believe how much joy he brings me.
I keep him indoors in a large 8 foot enclosure. (I brought 2 4 foot ones and put them together)
My tortoise seems very happy is incredibly friendly, I just have a question please about lighting.
The pet shop sold me a ceramic heater, which says 80w on the box. It has no problem heating his basking area to 90-95 degrees. And my tortoise enjoys spending time under the lamp.
My question regards the uv lighting. The sold me separately a strip light a T5 it’s called and the bulb that comes with it is
-12 percent uvb
-850 lumens
-24w
Is this ok? I actually have 2 of them because I brought him 2 enclosures. I was just worried about the wattage
I know the uv light is essential for his shell. I just want to give him the best life
I would really appreciate any help
James
I’ve had my horsefield tortoise 2 months now, hard to believe how much joy he brings me.
I keep him indoors in a large 8 foot enclosure. (I brought 2 4 foot ones and put them together)
My tortoise seems very happy is incredibly friendly, I just have a question please about lighting.
The pet shop sold me a ceramic heater, which says 80w on the box. It has no problem heating his basking area to 90-95 degrees. And my tortoise enjoys spending time under the lamp.
My question regards the uv lighting. The sold me separately a strip light a T5 it’s called and the bulb that comes with it is
-12 percent uvb
-850 lumens
-24w
Is this ok? I actually have 2 of them because I brought him 2 enclosures. I was just worried about the wattage
I know the uv light is essential for his shell. I just want to give him the best life
I would really appreciate any help
James