General Care Discussion :: Lucille--basking

[judemiller1]

Lucille is doing much better in her new tank and correct water temperature, but now I have another question.

I have a flourescent light which provides UVA and B on for 12 hours during the day. I also have a basking lamp. Am I to keep the basking lamp on for 12 hours also? She seems to be basking a lot, but maybe that is because she was sick and is now getting better?

thanks.

[marisa]

You want both of them on for an average of 12 hours a day. The basking light produces heat, which your RES is drawn to to bask (it also is responsible for various physiological functions, including digestion).

[Safdar]

Keep both the of them on for 12 hours
The basking mimics the sun
And the flurocent sends UVB
dont confuse ur turtle now

You can get a timer for a hardware store
To automatically turn the lights on and off

[Dr.VildGarcia]

I have my basking lights so they replicate the sun's movement. I have a timer, on at 7:30 am- 9:30pm.

[Safdar]

okay good is she starting to bask?