Reddit reviews Zoo Med PowerSun UV UVB (100 watt)

UV does not penetrate glass. All the placement in the Window will do is encourage algae growth. On top of that a window does NOT provide the right amount of light as if the turtle was outside.

This is the kind of bulb I recommed.

You will need a dome light for it, and possibly this as well if you don't have a clamp.

EDIT:

Also, depending on where you live you will need a water heater for the aquarium to keep the temperature stable.

I’ve always used the powersuns.


Zoo Med PowerSun UV UVB (100 watt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AQDJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7XVPDb7AXHAD5

They may be a bit expensive but I’ve never had an issue with them.

Yeah it exist! https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-PowerSun-Mercury-Vapor/dp/B0002AQDJK

Turtles generally won't crawl out onto a basking area unless it's nice and sunny and warm. I use this $40 lamp for my turtle because it emits both UVB and heat, but it might be cheaper in the long run if you get separate UVB and heat lamps. I think the UVB-only lamp is ~$20.

This shell issue most likely started while he was in the store and not getting any UVB or heat, btw. :( It sucks, but it's awesome that you are asking for help and putting in the research time.

I highly recommend reading this sticky from /r/turtle, if you haven't already done so, and the section about shell rot on Austin's Turtle Page. My first turtle was a rescue with shell rot, and already had bone showing. She ended up losing some bits of shell, but was otherwise healthy after weeks of dry docking (forced basking), good diet, and iodine/silvadene.

Definitely get your little herp to a vet asap, and make sure you get everything a good turtle habitat needs. I hope he'll be okay!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AQDJK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2YKHLMXRLPQLV

I have a RES and I recently bought a bunch of Zoo Med 100W bulbs as they are on sale. They provide UVB and heat all in one bulb to reduce the amount of fixtures I need on my tank. To light the other end of my tank I just use a simple desk lamp.

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-PowerSun-Mercury-Vapor/dp/B0002AQDJK

It might help to get a longer tube one that would go almost the entire length of the tank, that way he is able to still get uvb light on the cool side.

It might also be worth looking into a Mercury Vapor bulb, they put out a lot of UVB light and I have heard they can help with MBD, don't get one from a pet store though, they are super expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-PowerSun-Mercury-Vapor/dp/B0002AQDJK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494350837&sr=8-4&keywords=mercury+vapor+bulb

$100 in a pet store versus $40 on amazon, they are robbers.

Thanks, the visual aid helped confirm I was understanding this right. It's also good to hear there's not much different prices in brands, since some are much more expensive than others.

Zoo Med - $64

Exo Terra - $28

Fluker's - $28

SunForce - $30

[Blue Spotted - $36] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PQ2HUJ6)

I chose the 100w bulb prices for comparison, with the exception of the Blue Spotted which I only found in 160W. The Exo Terra is 125W, but also available in 160W.

Right now I'm using a Powersun 100watts. http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-PowerSun-Mercury-Vapor/dp/B0002AQDJK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419821539&sr=8-1&keywords=powersun

But I'm thinking about buying a Mega Ray 100 Watt on the recommendation from other turtle owners.
http://www.reptileuv.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_67&products_id=181


Edit: Large Riverstones work great still.

This is the exact light I got 1, just noticed its not the PowerSun 2

Do I need to switch to the powersun one or are they basically the same thing?

Thank you, didn't think about having a secondary feeding area I will see how he likes that.

About the food, The snack has 39% Crude protein, 4.5% Crude Fat, 2% crude fiber, 1.2% phosphorus, 3% Calcium. mean while the Aquatic Turtle food for hatchlings has 43% protein. So I am thinking I just just switch to the adult stuff that has like ~23% protein. and when he is bigger look into live worms. crickets are out as the wife wont have those in the house. but when she is gone I will sneak my bro a few :D.

Edit: I think I answered my own question about the bulbs. Need to get the better one listed on sticky the power sun. They are different. Stupid petco had limited types of bulbs. Better than nothing and I think he will be okay until the amazon one comes in.

Is this the bulb you are talking about? Link I found the powersun here but it looks like it has less UVB that then above lamp.