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Old 28-08-2008, 11:53 PM
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I was hoping someone here might be able to give me some advice, i got 2 peacock frogs a couple of weeks ago (first frogs) and have been thinking i should probably get them some lighting, but its all a bit confusing,
my thoughts were to get the exoterra compact top and the reptiglo 5 and then a night glo too, will this be enough uv and light or should i get something a bit stronger? im just a bit concerned they might not be getting enough daylight, and i dont want them to get ill given all the stories ive read doing research about it.
what do you gys use lighting wise and how many hours a day should they be on etc?
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Old 29-08-2008, 09:23 AM
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Actually I'd recomend you go weaker, if your going to provide UVB only get a 2% bulb.
Lighting can be on for 12-14hours a day.
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Old 29-08-2008, 05:51 PM
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thanks pollywog, but do you think a bulb with a fuller spectrum would be better then? reptiglo 2.0 maybe?
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Old 29-08-2008, 06:02 PM
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I use a pair of Reptiglo 2.0 (13w) over my exo for my mossies. Mainly to keep the plants going.
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