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UVB requirments (NEED ANOTHER RESPONSE) SORRY!

sumo Aug 26, 2004 11:04 PM

Hello,

I would like to know if 3 percent UVB would work for red eared sliders.

Thanks

Replies (1)

nahenne Aug 27, 2004 10:50 AM

I have used an ESU coil bulb that provides 3% UVB and my turtles were healthy. The higher the percentage the better, I think repti-sun bulbs give 5%. Real sun is the best! But 3% is better than nothing.

Nancy

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