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Tortoise basking lamp wattage.
Heat light options for turtles and tortoises.
The most likely to have a nice time outside european tortoises like horsfield and russian enjoy a more temperate climate.
The wattage you choose should depend on the size of its habitat and temperature of the region.
Uv basking light safety precautions.
It produces everything you need to raise a healthy tortoise including heat light and uvb all in one.
There is no specific wattage of uvb bulb for your tortoise.
But it is important to find out what bulb wattage the enclosure.
The lamp should be switched on for at least 8 hours per day and switched off at night time.
The major difference between heat lamps is their wattage.
Owners that use basking lamps for their tortoises instantly see a big difference.
Again these are general rules of thumb as things such as the surface of the basking area and material will all play a role in how close or far you need to position your light.
50 watts 75 watts and 100 watts.
A 100 watt light will need to be placed 10 to 12 inches away.
For young tortoises in vivariums use a standard light fitting with the reflector bulb and connect it to the roof or the side and take a reading of the temperature underneath.
Grab a uvb lamp preferably a flood type lamp to ensure it reaches every bit of the habitat that provides around 10 to 12 uvb light and heating set to around 34 degrees as the basking end of the setup.
Things to look out for in a good heat lamp for tortoise wattage.
Heat lights are preferred over under tank heaters because you can control the ambient air temperature.
Most heat lamps come in wattages of 50 75 and 100 watts and these are ideal for different tortoises depending on the number of tortoises you have their size their heat demand and the size of the enclosure.
A 150 watt light will need to be placed over 12 inches away.
The repti basking spot lamps have a unique patented double reflector that focuses 35 more heat and light into a tight beam.
Finding the best heat lamp for your tortoise.
5 best heat lamps for tortoises.
Most heat bulbs come in with three different wattages.
Many tortoises and turtles require basking temperatures in the 80 s and 90 s so supplemental heat is needed in most enclosures.