WHEN TO REPLACE ZOOMED POWERSUN MVB BULB

[Carol S]

I use the ZooMed Powersun MVB 100 watt bulb. What should the reading be on the SolarMeter 6.5 for hatchling Russian Tortoises? I want to make sure that they are getting enough UVB (and not too much), and when the bulb should be replaced.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Excellent questions all. Come on folks, let’s get an answer.

 

[Wolfpackin]

https://www.researchgate.net/public..._Research_41_42_-_63_httpwwwjzarorgjzararticl

This article (link) gives some great information on UV requirements for reptiles.

I would find the Ferguson Zone of the species you keep and then try to achieve the UV range for that Zone.

The middle to end of the article linked has a list of species and the corresponding Ferguson Zone.
The article also gives information of species actually observed in the wild at average and extreme UV levels.

I would use this information to determine your target UVB levels.

 

[ascott]

I use the ZooMed Powersun MVB 100 watt bulb. What should the reading be on the SolarMeter 6.5 for hatchling Russian Tortoises? I want to make sure that they are getting enough UVB (and not too much), and when the bulb should be replaced.

A good guideline is approximately every 6 to 9 months is a good time to replace the bulb