Redfoot UVB

[CliffTheRedfoot]

Hey it’s been a minute!
I had gotten my uvb meter/solarmeter a few weeks ago and checked on my redfoot enclosure. I noticed some areas were kinda low levels so I moved it closer to his enclosure and it’s now reading 3-4’s mostly and up to 5.4 I seen at its highest .
When I was reading it says they prefer levels 2-3.5 (not sure if this is accurate?) but just wanted to make sure I have updated information. N was wondering if these levels higher then 3.5 are dangerous? Or will it be fine.
What is the best UVB levels for redfoots ? I have a Arcadia 12% 24 W

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

You can use the Arcadia ligting guide as a starting point. You want a gradient, where your tortoise is able to control the amount of UVB by moving. There needs to be parts in the enclosure reading 0 even when the light is on.

Medium UV Species - Arcadia Reptile

Medium UV Species The Arcadia Reptile Interactive UV Index Guide Our recommended guide for your species. ‘It is vital that we provide our pets with an accurate provision of replicated solar energy that includes the correct UV Index, the correct quantity and spectrum of visible light and quantity...

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[CliffTheRedfoot]

Lil update photos‍

 

[Tom]

Hey it’s been a minute!
I had gotten my uvb meter/solarmeter a few weeks ago and checked on my redfoot enclosure. I noticed some areas were kinda low levels so I moved it closer to his enclosure and it’s now reading 3-4’s mostly and up to 5.4 I seen at its highest .
When I was reading it says they prefer levels 2-3.5 (not sure if this is accurate?) but just wanted to make sure I have updated information. N was wondering if these levels higher then 3.5 are dangerous? Or will it be fine.
What is the best UVB levels for redfoots ? I have a Arcadia 12% 24 W

Those levels are fine as long as you are only running the UV for a few hours mid day.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Lil update photos‍

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Those levels are fine as long as you are only running the UV for a few hours mid day.

Agreed 100%.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I like the set up at your RFs current size.
Curious. What are in those domes? Redfoot are especially irritated by harsh lights, like MVB and some flood lamps.
CHE would be your best bet....And excuse me if you already know this.
I've been mostly absent for many months

 

[CliffTheRedfoot]

I like the set up at your RFs current size.
Curious. What are in those domes? Redfoot are especially irritated by harsh lights, like MVB and some flood lamps.
CHE would be your best bet....And excuse me if you already know this.
I've been mostly absent for many months

No worries at all !
Yes it’s just CHE for extra heat whenever it gets colder , the only lighting is the UVB and ambient lighting for plants and natural day cycle .

 

[ZEROPILOT]

No worries at all !
Yes it’s just CHE for extra heat whenever it gets colder , the only lighting is the UVB and ambient lighting for plants and natural day cycle .

Excellent
Its nice to see a RF keeper that has things we'll sorted out