Amajoy
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I am thinking about getting a plant light for Dezzi's enclosure to help the plants (oregano already died, aloe is still going strong). I have seen great reviews on LED plant lights but I was wondering if LEDs would be bad for torts?
I'm using several 6500k LEDs and haven't noticed an adverse effect. Plenty of bright light without the extra heat. Ambient temps are maintained with a CHE on a thermostat. I don't have an UVB bulb because they go outside several times a week.
How big is their enclosure? I would think if too small of enclosure it would be too bright for the eyes? I'm only familiar with LED and coral tanks. I worry about the brightness in too small of enclosures.I'm using several 6500k LEDs and haven't noticed an adverse effect. Plenty of bright light without the extra heat. Ambient temps are maintained with a CHE on a thermostat. I don't have an UVB bulb because they go outside several times a week.
You haven't noticed any change of behavior in your tortoises? What kind of tortoises do you have?I'm using several 6500k LEDs and haven't noticed an adverse effect. Plenty of bright light without the extra heat. Ambient temps are maintained with a CHE on a thermostat. I don't have an UVB bulb because they go outside several times a week.
Thanks. I think that's what I'm going to do too.I also used LED lighting in my indoor enclosure. Loved it and never saw negative side effects. The plants grew wonderfully, the tortoises were active and it provided great light without the extra heat.
My LED was the small bulb style that I used in a clamp lamp fixture.