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I have six turtles in a 90 gallon tank. They are all over a year old, and get along well. My question is how much UVB should they be getting and how close does it need to be. I have read that the UVB lights lose there effectivness at a distance. The top of my tank is about 6 inches off the water. Is that close enough? Should I put it over the basking area instead of the water?
They are doing fine right now but I am conserned about their long term health.
UVB projects about 12 inches. It does filter down a few inches into the water too. If your tube goes the length of your tank you should be fine.
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A mans got to do what a mans got to do. A woman has to do what he can't.
Mom to:
1 little boy born 7/19/04
2 male RES, born 1999
1 ribbon snake, age unknown
3 FBT, ages unknown
1 female bearded dragon, born 5/2002
1 male lab mix, born 5/24/03
1 female calico cat, born 6/7/04
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