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UVB light for tank

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Hello everyone.


I am setting up a 55 gallon turtle tank (48 inches wide). Is there a standard size of UVB light fixture to get. Is there a regular way to measure this. I see some of them come in as terranium hoods and others dont. I would prefer not to have my hood partially covered at all.

1) How is the best way to set up the UVB lighting in this tank?

2) what are some of the good places to buy it?

3) which brands are the best to buy?

4) Are there special types of UV lights that I should be looking out for?

5) would I have any trouble setting these things up on a timer?

6) What are the most important things to be looking out for.

7) what is the correct sizing needed for my tank

Any help would be greatly appreciated
 
One of the best UVB emitting bulbs are Zoomeds power suns. they come in 100w and 160w. They emit heat, UVA, and UVB all in one bulb. They even have a rough service guarantee where if it goes out before a year, they will replace it at no extra cost. on a 55 gallon tank a 160w should do nicely.
 
Hello Dom. Yes, a good UVA/UVB Bulb will do you some good. There are different brands but Zoomed is a popular one to go with.

Joe...
 
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