Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 Mini Compact Fluorescent Lamp 13 Watts

These lights, called "UVB" are to give our turtles the benefits of sunlight or vitamin D because they do not get it in captivity unless out in the sun at least 20 minutes a day. Mine is outside with sun if he chooses to go in it so I don't rely on him going under it every day on te platform but during the winter, even here in Florida he needs this light when he can't go outside. The other light is a heat lamp, called "UVA". It is a 45 watt incandescent sattco from Amazon which gives turtle 90 degrees heat at 13". Some people (I was) are using 75 watt which at 13" gives 130 degrees!!. I found that out after my turtle didn't bask for 2 years and I bought a berrcom handheld thermometer on Amazon and was shocked to discover that. Good thing my turtle was smart enough to avoid the platform during that time.Now he goes under both to get healthy. Set the berrcom to "surface temperature. Also good to check the water temperature even if you have a heater. Or in a feeding container as it should be a little warm. Most administrators on FB turtle groups are recommending 65 to 75 watt bulbs. I ask them how to put it on the ceiling! I have a 6" Eastern Painted turtle. But the recommendations for all the species are 90 degrees for the UVA on the platform. I have mixed in the sattco review because so important.

Had one that finally burned out, I got home from church saw that both lamps were out because of faulty wiring. Anyone that owns one of these animals know when they're upset. So I got this replacement and again she showed her satisfaction for the new sun lamp

This bulb is wonderful it's not too bright it's just what I needed well actually it's what my turtle needed and I run it 12 hours every single day doesn't bother him or the fish and he gets the UVA UVB rays he needs

As described

Perfect light for our reptiles!

Works great

I am reviewing this product based on the behavior of the turtles that I have.I have 8 baby sulcata tortoises in a 50 gallon terrarium. They are a few months old now and they love the light. During the day they just sit and bathe under the sun. And when they don't want to, they move really easily. It's really easily to clip on and I love the simple on and off switch that comes with it. The only thing that I wish for is for the chord to be longer. I have it placed on one side so if they don't want to sit under neath they have a space to retreat. The bulb I ended up getting with this is the NOMOYPET® Clamp Lamp Fixture for Reptiles, Adjustable Habitat Lighting & Heat Lamps Holder Stand. This light doesn't seem to get too hot so you don't have to worry about the turtles being uncomfortable.I would recommend this lamp fixture for those looking for a fixture to hold a

Do not use there get a mercury vapor bulb. Tested it a few inches away after the bulbs been on for an hour and these levels are not enough.