lighting setup

  1. H

    Is this light enough?

    Hello! So I have a 7 year old Hermann’s tortoise and I’m trying to replace the big bulky dome lights with tube lights to make his habitat less cluttered looking. I ordered this specific light on Amazon https://a.co/d/dzsMu3Q (Oiibo T5 HO Reptile Light Fixture UVB Lighting Combo Kit Suit for...
  2. gata

    Basking light temperature and distance

    Hi all, Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! I am wondering if I have set my lights up correctly for Terry (a rescue, I think he is a Hermann's tortoise). My 100 Watt basking bulb is about 12 cm away from his shell when he is directly underneath it. The temperature reaches over 38°C...
  3. H

    Lighting advice?

    Hello, I just got a new baby red foot tortoise. My initial plan was to get the set up for a yellow belly slider aquatic turtle; so I had gotten a zoo med basking lamp 75w and a zoo med reptisun 10.0 uvb 13w lamp, which I put both of these in one of those combo light fixtures. I had asked the...
  4. M

    Arcadia T8 - Distance?

    I just moved my Greek Ibera from a table into a 4 x 2 x 2 vivarium. The issue I am having is the height of the vivarium in comparison to the bulb I am using. The bulb is an Arcadia Euro Range 10-Percent D3+. At the moment, it hangs down at the side, not in the middle as would be preferable...
  5. L

    UVA basking bulb

    Sorry all but I’m still confused. I have just purchased the T5 pro kit 12%. I’m very happy with the tube light but what I’m unsure about is can I use a uva basking bulb along side it or do I need a different type of bulb? Thanks
  6. L

    Unsure on basking light needed

    Hi All, I got some amazing help with my last post so thought I’d ask you guys anoth question. I have just bought the T5 pro kit 24w tube light and I’m now wondering what basking light to use. I have a heat only one at the moment but I’m wondering if that’s all I need or would I be better with...
  7. EllisEditz

    Are these lights suitable for my redfoot tortoise?

    just wondering if these lights i have for my 12month old redfoot are suitable :)
  8. EllisEditz

    (Extension Cables) for lighting equipment!

    I have a one plug socket only with two plug ports, which isn’t too good for me as I need 4 ports but I do have extension cables do you recommend using them or would they possibly blow my equipment?‍♂️?
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