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| Grow Lights Posted: 15/01/2017 by avesmon |
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I've put two small grow lights on my tortoise's cage, but now I'm wondering if they are harmful to him or not. Each light is 7pcs (red (620-630nm 5pcs), blue(460nm 2pcs). Can someone help me? | |
| Re: Grow Lights Posted: 15/01/2017 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net |
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Hello, You have provided very little background info.. What age & species is it ? Where did you get it & were you given any advice re. lighting ? The TPG recommend "Megaray UVB bulbs" for lighting during winter for non hibernating species. The bulbs provide both heat & light & need a dome reflector. Tom | |
| Re: Grow Lights Posted: 18/01/2017 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net |
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OK - so you live in Phoenix, have a 4'x3' 'table' & a UVB light & basking light. You want to grow lettuce in the soil in the table. Firstly lettuce is not good for torts' & secondly any plants would be walked on & eaten b4 they developed. I'd get rid of the grow lights. Grow suitable plants separately. Megaray gives heat & light & is by far the best UVB bulb, a dome reflector is needed. You could hibernate it Nov to March [fridge method]. I assume it lives outside in warmer weather. You are welcome to click on "The Tortoise /.." box & print off a Caresheet. Also print off the excellent TPG hibe' info.. Is that helpful ? Tom | |