UVB

[kaitiejane]

Also, I've been looking for a new uvb light, I already have a heat light. So I'm looking mainly for just uvb. Can anyone post links to good uvb lights

 

[HLogic]

What type of light (bulb) are you seeking?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

UVB florescent lighting is reliable and generally inexpensive. What are your enclosures diameters. For example, on my 24" x 24" x 10" baby enclosure I have an 18" fixture with a 5.0 UVB.

 

[kaitiejane]

UVB. Will my tortoise be okay with out one on for a few days until I can get a new one?

 

[Tom]

The two best options are a mercury vapor bulb which gives you heat, light and UV all in one, or one of the florescent tube types. To pick a florescent tube for you, we'd need to know how far away from the tortoise you intend to mount the bulb and what species you will be using this over.

 

[kaitiejane]

It would be 12in away from the tortoise. I have a 3 month old Ibera Greek tortoise.

 

[Tom]

It would be 12in away from the tortoise. I have a 3 month old Ibera Greek tortoise.

You could use a 10.0 tube. I would get one that is near the same length as your enclosure and put it on the same timer that runs your basking lamp. These don't make a lot of UV so its fine to use it all day. Be sure your tortoise has plenty of hides so he/she can get out of the "sun" when needed.

 

[kaitiejane]

Would he be okay for a few days with out uvb. I can't get a new on until Friday

 

[Jodie]

He will be ok for a few days yes.

 

[kaitiejane]

Just don't want to have to use a cool bulb

 

[kaitiejane]

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