Has anyone found hardware store-bought T5 HO fixtures, with reflectors, to be inadequate? I plan to use the fixture with a Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 strip bulb, 34", same as I use for my beardie.
I do not have a Solarmeter so would hate to think my tortoise was not getting quality UVB.
I have another question if anyone knows. Does the strip light need to stretch the entire length of the enclosure, which is 4 foot, to ensure adequate exposure to UVB? Or do you think that that is overkill?
I plan to have the fixture hanging, inside the encosure, suspended from the pvc frame of the lid.
Thanks if anyone has any insight or opinions.
I do not have a Solarmeter so would hate to think my tortoise was not getting quality UVB.
I have another question if anyone knows. Does the strip light need to stretch the entire length of the enclosure, which is 4 foot, to ensure adequate exposure to UVB? Or do you think that that is overkill?
I plan to have the fixture hanging, inside the encosure, suspended from the pvc frame of the lid.
Thanks if anyone has any insight or opinions.