twin tube vs single tube

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Diana Stone

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I am setting up another tort table and willb e getting a shop light for it. If I get a twin tube should I use 2 5.0's or 2 8.0's UVB for Russians? Also same basic question for baby Sulcata's. I have a single tube 8.0 over the smaller table right now. What is best to use?
I have read that the 10.0's are bad bad bad, so I am not considering that one.
 

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I would suggest using just one uvb bulb. If you get a double fixture just put a regular flourescent in the second mount.
 

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Itort said:
I would suggest using just one uvb bulb. If you get a double fixture just put a regular flourescent in the second mount.

OK, thanks but then should I use an 8.0 or do we still think the 10.0 is bad at the recommended 12"or 18"? I know the 5.0 is not strong enough the russians.
 

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I'd use a 8.0.
 
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