light bulbs

[kevguam]

I know there's tons of threads on this but I haven't seen one that says if the neodymium UV bulbs are ok any advice

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Or should I go with the mvb

 

[tortoise-kid]

I read on Tortoise Trust that the neodymium UV bulbs in reality don't emit ANY UV rays at ALL thus aren't any good for tortoises.

 

[Tom]

Unless there is something new on the market that I don't know about, the Neo... bulbs are just those purpleish, color corrected bulbs, right? No UV from those. They should be fine for heat though. If you live in an area where your torts can get sun year round, then it won't matter which bulb you use. If you live somewhere with frozen winters, then I recommend the MVB.

 

[kevguam]

Ya I was just at the store and saw one that said UV neodymium bulb and was just wondering. I live in San Diego CA so we get a lot of sun just winter is.kinda weird hot and cold so.I.keep my little one in side most.of.the time but ya I.will pick up a mvb soon thank.u

 

[Livingstone]

Zoomed MVB for indoor tortoises. I have used them exclusively and never had a problem or health issue. There are definitely cheaper bulbs out there, but this is not the area to compromise in since the overall health of the animal is what you are gambling on.

 

[kevguam]

Ya exactly that's why I been asking so many ?'s I just put together a out door box for Kirby to stay out side in on hot days

 

[Yvonne G]

The neodymium bulb doesn't offer any UVB, it just shines a brighter light. So, no, it shouldn't take the place of a good, old, expensive UVB light. I know they cost a lot, but they actually save a lot because they give your tortoise what he needs to stay healthy. Bite the bullet and buy a UVB.

 

[kevguam]

Ummm I'm not complaining about the cost I was just wondering I own tons of animals and am always at the pet stores and come across a lot of stuff and was just asking

 

[Yvonne G]

Well, I am complaining about the cost!!!!! Why does it have to be so darned expensive?

 

[kevguam]

Just how it is I.guess try running coral fish tanks

 

[coreyc]

Just how it is I.guess try running coral fish tanks

Let's see some pic's of your tank's

 

[kevguam]

I will take some pics tonight of all my tanks and leopard gecko and Kirby the tortoise and post them.tomorrow