Habitat - Indoor :: Do you need a UVB light?

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Post Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 10:54 pm   Do you need a UVB light?

hey i am kinda new and i am wondering if I NEED a UVB light for my Red Ear Slider? I just got him today so i still need a name for him/her so thanks!!
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Post Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 11:00 pm   

All turtles kept indoors NEED a UVB light
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Post Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 11:14 pm   

yea, it's required so they can metabolize the calcium for their bones and shell.
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Post Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 11:19 pm   

thanks!!
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Post Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:34 am   

congrads on your new turtle!
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Post Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 8:43 am   

Make sure you don't buy a bulb that says full spectrum, it's only UVA light (stupid petsmart people)
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Post Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:51 pm   

i think i am getting a Repti Glo 5.0 - 13 watt is that good?
thanks -Trey-
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Post Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 1:00 pm   

With my 75 gallon. I was reccomended to get a 100 watt one. How big is your tank? The others will be able to help you a bit better knowing how big it is.

edit: wait.. my bad. i dont think it matters how big your tank is.
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Post Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 1:31 pm   

tenlientl, the 100-watt bulb is a mercury vapor bulb? If so, the Repti-Glo 5.0 isn't. It is possible, however, to have it over the basking area in a larger tank.
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