MasterOogway21
New Member
Hello everyone.
I'm completely new to tortoise keeping (am researching for one of the Mediterranean torts 9 months down the line) and am looking to keep one indoors, which means artificial UVB is required. From what I've seen, the name-brand UVB fixtures such as the Arcadia Pro T5 cost somewhere around $75, while ordinary T5 holders cost approximately $3. My question is, do the expensive lamps give you better UVB output in some way other than the reflectors, or do you simply pay for the name?
I'm completely new to tortoise keeping (am researching for one of the Mediterranean torts 9 months down the line) and am looking to keep one indoors, which means artificial UVB is required. From what I've seen, the name-brand UVB fixtures such as the Arcadia Pro T5 cost somewhere around $75, while ordinary T5 holders cost approximately $3. My question is, do the expensive lamps give you better UVB output in some way other than the reflectors, or do you simply pay for the name?