UV bulb requirements

kezilulu

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Hi,
Really sorry I can't find what I'm looking for as I'm on my phone and the search option doesn't work
I have 2 separate bulbs in my enclosure a 60w bulb for the basking spot and a UV tube bulb for sun light. I'n wanting to change the UV bulb as it came with the enclosure from the pet shop and I want to ensure the tube in is emitting the correct rays but I can't remember what the requirements are?!
Hope this makes sense!
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pfara

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What do you mean by requirements? Like a measurement of uvb output?
 

kezilulu

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Yeah I seem to remember there being a small list of things the bulb should offer
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pfara

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Still kind of confused on the question. Just find a bulb that specifically offers uvb. The safest options for indoor lighting are a fluorescent tube style or a mercury vapor bulb catered to reptiles.
 

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Look on the lamp you have . It should tell you the type of lamp it is . I use t8 10.0 for my sulcatas and red footed tortoises .
 
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