Im looking for a basking light or a uvb light

[RyanW81969]

My 2 month leopard tortoise needs a uvb or a basking light and I’m not sure what to get. I have a heat emitter and using a incandescent light right now and thinking about just getting a uvb light. I need help thanks

 

[wellington]

I would get a tube flourescent. If added heat is needed then get another Che.

 

[RyanW81969]

I would get a tube flourescent. If added heat is needed then get another Che.

Okay I will look for a tube fluorescent for my tub

 

[RyanW81969]

I would get a tube flourescent. If added heat is needed then get another Che.

is this good?

 

[wellington]

Yes, that's what I'm talking about.

 

[Tom]

My 2 month leopard tortoise needs a uvb or a basking light and I’m not sure what to get. I have a heat emitter and using a incandescent light right now and thinking about just getting a uvb light. I need help thanks

There are four elements to heating and lighting:

1. Basking bulb. I use 65 watt floods from the hardware store. I run them on a timer and adjust the height to get the correct basking temp under them.
2. Ambient heat maintenance. I use ceramic heating elements or radiant heat panels set on thermostats to maintain ambient above 80 degrees day ad night for tropical spe cies.
3. Light. I use florescent tubes for this purpose. Something in the 5000-6500K color range will look the best. Most tubes at the store are in the 2500K range and they look yellowish.
4. UV. If you can get your tortoise outside for an hour 2 or 3 times a week, you won't need indoor UV. If you want it anyway, get one of the newer HO type fluorescent tubes. Which type will depend on mounting height.

 

[RyanW81969]

got this light and my tort has been eating and getting strong so I am VERY happy!! Thank you everyone for helping me on this 3 month journey!!