Redfoot Lighting / UVB

Abram · 29-03-2008, 10:58 PM

Hi All,

Just wondering what is the suggested time the UVB tube and head light should be left on each day in red foot indoor tables? I know they are not as reliant on ligthing as others so was not sure how long we should leave it on daily.

From what i can gather the ambient temperature and humidity are most important and provided they can be maintained at a required level the rest comes second.

So again just wondering how long i should set the timer for!

Thanks,

Michael / Madalina[/u]

MiniMorris · 30-03-2008, 12:54 PM

Heya Michael and Madalina. If you are using a tube then depending on the strength its about twelve hours, for a combined lamp such as a megaray it would be around six hours,

All the best, see you Tuesday!

Jp

jp · 01-04-2008, 02:07 AM

Does anyone know if the t rex active flood 100w combined heat/uv should be on for a period of 6 hours like the megaray or for 12 hours like the tubes.
Thanks.

Dazza · 01-04-2008, 08:59 AM

we do a Mega-Ray do a 60w Low UV lamp, now i am not suggesting this is the uv for redfoots but just there is a lamp that may be more suitable for reds ?

Maybe an experianced keeper of reds could comment !

Darren

**sarah** · 01-04-2008, 09:43 AM

I use strip lights for my reds and the UVB output is less.
However im planning a new table for my babies and hoping to use a mega ray, but i will use lots of plants/hides to break the UVB up like Darren does.

29-03-2008, 10:58 PM	#1
Abram Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 88	Redfoot Lighting / UVB Hi All, Just wondering what is the suggested time the UVB tube and head light should be left on each day in red foot indoor tables? I know they are not as reliant on ligthing as others so was not sure how long we should leave it on daily. From what i can gather the ambient temperature and humidity are most important and provided they can be maintained at a required level the rest comes second. So again just wondering how long i should set the timer for! Thanks, Michael / Madalina[/u]

01-04-2008, 08:59 AM	#4
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	we do a Mega-Ray do a 60w Low UV lamp, now i am not suggesting this is the uv for redfoots but just there is a lamp that may be more suitable for reds ? Maybe an experianced keeper of reds could comment ! Darren __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

01-04-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	I use strip lights for my reds and the UVB output is less. However im planning a new table for my babies and hoping to use a mega ray, but i will use lots of plants/hides to break the UVB up like Darren does. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

30-03-2008, 12:54 PM	#2
MiniMorris Banned Incubating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 171	Heya Michael and Madalina. If you are using a tube then depending on the strength its about twelve hours, for a combined lamp such as a megaray it would be around six hours, All the best, see you Tuesday! Jp

01-04-2008, 02:07 AM	#3
jp Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 74	Does anyone know if the t rex active flood 100w combined heat/uv should be on for a period of 6 hours like the megaray or for 12 hours like the tubes. Thanks.

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