Russian tortoise lighting revamp for winter

[Alex and the Redfoot]

So. My final call is that you should not get it:
1. One such strip is not enough for the enclosure. It's 1000 lumens.
2. Second - it's 35 diodes over 550mm, so they are spaced at significant distance from each other (and color shadow effect probably is significant).
3. Third - natural sunlight has UVA curve similar to UVB curve (but amount of UVB rises more in the noon). In early morning and evening UVA is non-significant. And tortoises and lizards are fine with it (they aren't whining about "oh man, this white is so colored!"). With UVB tubes we aim for late morning-early evening UVB levels (UVI 3.5-4) and UVA is provided as well during this time.
4. If UVA was so important for activity levels and reptiles well-being, probably no one would recommend "UVB/UVA lamp for 4 hours a day".
5. Perhaps, a "natural sunlight" tube - 2%UVB and 15% UVA is a better option for ambient UVA.

P.S. - still waiting for the "serious guys" opinion As my "common sense" can be against scientific research and best practices.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Here I am again... I have a search watch on the local "graigslist" and a used Arcadia Jungle Dawn 34w has popped up for 60€. The seller claims it has been in use for a month.Here in Finland the 34w usually retails for 98€, plus I might also save on post expenses by buying a used one.

What do you think about the price? How big of an area could I light up with the 34w one?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

Here I am again... I have a search watch on the local "graigslist" and a used Arcadia Jungle Dawn 34w has popped up for 60€. The seller claims it has been in use for a month.Here in Finland the 34w usually retails for 98€, plus I might also save on post expenses by buying a used one.

What do you think about the price? How big of an area could I light up with the 34w one?

Price is good. 1 month in use is almost "like new".
I use JD like this, it covers approximately, 4x4 ft. when mounted at 3 ft. above substrate.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Price is good. 1 month in use is almost "like new".
I use JD like this, it covers approximately, 4x4 ft. when mounted at 3 ft. above substrate.

My enclosure height is 40 cm so I will have to figure out something! How can I figure out the correct mounting height?

 

[Alex and the Redfoot]

My enclosure height is 40 cm so I will have to figure out something! How can I figure out the correct mounting height?

I think, the same height as UVB lamp should be fine.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Forgot to update, someone else got it before me. They are really popular with the houseplant community over here!