Habitat - Indoor :: distance from basking lamp and uvb lamp

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Post Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:29 pm   distance from basking lamp and uvb lamp

what is the recommended distance for the basking lamp and uvb lamp, i currently have them about 6 inches from the basking platform, is it too close? thanks
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Post Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:17 pm   

That depends in part on the amount of UVB the bulb is giving off. One that gives off 5% is fine 6-8 inches from the turtle. One that gives off 10% a bit more ( about 8-10 inches).These distances are for regular UVB lights.

Living where you do, though, your turtles must be able to get some of their UVB needs met from being outdoors?
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