A former bandmate of my many years ago once handed me a huge photocopied batch of papers that were at the time an underground book on lighting in reference to growing pot (this band members other passion and detriment to his musical potential). It made me realize not only just how little we know about lighting in the reptile industry but also just how useless a lot of those florescent tubes really are. that was many years ago. All along from before that time until now I have kept waters and a nile and a few other species of monitors along the way and never once kept one under uv lighting I have never had any problems with calcium deficiency with any monitors ever. I had almost take my thumb off once (thank God he didn't it would be really hard to play guitar lol.) I am kind of guessing that his bones were just fine. I know his jawbone certainly was. All kidding aside most of those florescent tubes are junk designed to take your money. Considering there is an internet these days I am sure you can google info on lighting and not have to rely on any pot head friends. Don't discount that direction as a source of info though they do know a LOT about lighting.

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