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Infrared Lighting

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:37 pm
by Rains
I bought a 75W Infrared Bulb and I had some questions.
Does the infrared bulb give UVA and heat or is UVA the same as heat?
Is the infrared lighting different from any other bulb on how it works by keeping my turtle warm?
And how far should the bulb be away from the basking area?

Re: Infrared Lighting

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:48 pm
by ohsnapitscharity
UVA is the same as heat?
I believe 10"-12" is the proper distance. but i would wait for someone to confirm that

Re: Infrared Lighting

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:37 pm
by steve
It's not the same... a regular light bulb or UVB bulb will also give off UVA.

Re: Infrared Lighting

PostPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:51 pm
by Rains
So an infrared light does NOT give UVA?

Re: Infrared Lighting

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:28 am
by steve