Equipment Review and Discussion :: Ocean Sun Bulbs

[LocateCloseWith]

I recently bought a new aquarium that came with Ocean Sun bulbs (full spectrum lighting). Are these ok to use with RES? Thanks,

Matthew

[megcornell]

From what I could find online, I don't think that would be the best bulb for a turtle tank. Not only does it not provide the specific light that turtles need, but it promotes algae growth to feed marine invertebrates.

You'd be wiser to just get a heat bulb (UVA) and a UVB bulb. If your tank is larger than 50 gallons you can get an MVB bulb which emits both types of light.

[marisa]

If it doesn't have any info on UVB rays (full spectrum doesn't mean the bulb emits UVB rays), then it would be better to get a reputable UVB light.