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BROOKLYN · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 6:02 am Post subject: REPTISUN 5.0: UVB LIGHTING

I use a All-Glass Deluxe Full Hood for my tank and I bought the ReptiSun 5.0 Fluorescent light for it. I carefully broke off the splash guard. What I'm wondering is will the ReptiSun be effective in transfering UVB to my turtle? The distance between the dock and the ReptiSun is about 6inches away. According to what they advertise, it can reach up to 12 inches. I guess I just want to know if my turtle will get enough UVB from it? I will be planning to get the ReptiSun 10.0 (Fluorescent) when I'm done with this light. Thanks in advance.

contact444 · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:59 pm Post subject:

I think that 6 inches is reasonable and like you said you took off the splash guard so the rays aren't going through any glass. Should be fine. Laughing

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BROOKLYN · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:00 pm Post subject:

Another question I have is does water block UVB rays? If so, is there an estimate percentage? Do RES have to be dry to absorb it? I've heard that UVB can penetrate into about 3 feet of water but I'm not sure.

dixieee · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:58 am Post subject:

i read a lot about such conflicts so keep it on top of the basking area to be sure they'll get completely what is needed
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:17 am Post subject:

Here is a link with some good reading on UV lighting:
http://www.anapsid.org/uvtable.html#UVB%20list Very Happy

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BROOKLYN · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:48 pm Post subject:

Yeah. My tank is already setup where the ReptiSun 5.0 is above Survivor's basking platform. I just wanted to know if water filtered a certain amount of UVB rays because I turn the light on sometimes when I'm cleaning out his tank and I was wondering if he was also getting the UVB rays that way. As for his UVA rays, I bought the ESU Clamp Lamp (which part of the clip broke recently and I had to krazy glue the piece back) with a Zoo Med Repti Basking at 75 watts. In case you guys wonder, the clamp lamp can't possibly fall into the water. That is because I have a full hood covering the tank and I just lift up the door whenever it's basking time. The safety guard also prevents this from happening since it can't fit through the door. I'm unclear about the temperature around his basking area but from testing the temperature with my hand, it is much warmer then the water which now I keep around 74F. He does bask so I'm guessing the temperature is good enough for him now. I bought one of those $2 Marina sticker thermometer and it's useless. It's basically just reading the glass temperature I'm assuming and does nothing for me. I'm planning to get the ESU Digital thermometer soon when I have time. I also need to buy some aquarium glue to glue down the lizard liner. I feel that buying rocks to hold it down is a hassle when it comes to cleaning. I will be getting my digital camera back by the end of this month so I will take pictures when I get that back. I went to redearsliders.com (where I also notice that STRAY was a member there) and bought the power surge timer outlet when I saw it at their Online Deal forum. I should be receiving that by tomorrow.

dixieee · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 4:01 pm Post subject:

so it's party time for survivor Very Happy

basking time, hmm that's interesting. can't u just keep it on all the time? u never know when he feels like basking Smile

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

BROOKLYN · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:19 pm Post subject:

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:33 am Post subject:

I have been tempted myself to peel the loose scutes too, but it is better to just let them come off by themselves, you might make the shell bleed and it might get infected. Smile

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dixieee · Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:25 pm Post subject:

i agree with stray, i'm not sure about the temptation though Laughing

reminds me of black heads but i would never do it Rolling Eyes

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u