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Joel
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Joined: 03 Feb 2007
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 Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: Turn off my UV strip? |
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My UV strip is about a meter long and runs the length of the tank. I've tended to just leave it on all the time and I have a spotlight which I leave on during the daytime, turn it off at night after feeding.
SHould I be leaving the UV strip on all the time or should I turn it off at night too? If that is the case, if the water's at a nice temperature, how important/necesaary is the spotlight? |
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turtle_grl77
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Joined: 18 Nov 2005
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| It should be 12 on 12 off. I have also heard it helps keep the turtle in sync with the seasons in you modify the hours with the seasons. |
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Joel
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| Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Ah bugger. I hope I haven't fried their tiny little minds having on all the time!
Thanks for the info though.
What about the spotlight? Really necessary? |
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turtle_grl77
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Basking light yes. I have both of mine on a timer, less worries for me.  |
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