Stevieturtlelady
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OK I will
COLD DARK ROOM
- Thread starter Tidgy's Dad
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Since you have a basking bulb there, you're probably best off getting a tube UVB like this:
I prefer to use an MVB (mercury vapour bulb) which has heat, light and UVB in one. Like this:
DO NOT BUY a coiled or compact bulb like this below
Stevieturtlelady
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was recommended this light by this website! Darn okay. Thank you. So I should have two different lights ?
Stevieturtlelady
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How far should put the basking light away from the lightbulb ? This lamp also gives off heat
Really ?
Doesn't it say full spectrum ?
That's visible light, not UVB, these bulbs are misleading.
Stevieturtlelady
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On the package it said UVB gives off 80 to 100°
Stevieturtlelady
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You were ?
Where ?
Perhaps they've released something new, can you show me the packaging
Is it this one :
Stevieturtlelady
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No that wasn't the packaging ....
Stevieturtlelady
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The bulb doesn't say full spectrum though ...
Stevieturtlelady
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I think ....oh goodness it might've been it was two months ago when I got it I don't really remember
Stevieturtlelady
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But when I bought it I know for sure it said it gives off heat because we were looking for two hours for it!lol!
Well, i am 99% sure that this company do not do UVB lights only full spectrum basking bulbs It gives off heat and full spectrum incandescent light including infra red, but no UVB, i have had this discussion before.
And please stop posting lots of posts in a row, I have to keep stopping my reply to see what else you've posted.
One at a time, please.
It's a basking bulb or heat lamp, not a UVB.
Stevieturtlelady
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It's a heat lamp then,I'm not meaning to put messenges in a row .sorry. i just really needed to know then all I know is that it gives off 95° .
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20131130112033AAECCnW
You must get a UVB or your tortoise must have access to direct sunlight.
I've looked through your posts and no-one seems to have recommended it to you that I can find, please show me where so I can put them right.
Stevieturtlelady
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It's OK, it was a while ago it was writen in a page. It could have been deleted by now I read it over two months ago, thank you for your help.
Stevieturtlelady
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And my turtle does have access to direct sunlight we bring him on my patio mostly every day and it's sunny here! Haha i'll try to find that bulb you recommended though.
Stevieturtlelady
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I couldn't bring him outside today though it's raining!aghhhh!
I'm not recommending any bulb in particular, just the type.
I posted examples.
You need the right length strip for your enclosure and there are a few good brands.
Since you have a perfectly good basking light, you really just need a strip MVB.
Stevieturtlelady
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If I need the bulb Mvb I don't know if this makes sense but where can I find a lamp to hold it ?
