Titch wrote in message
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Titch wrote in message
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I mentioned in a previous post about using a reptile heat mat to
propagate
seeds, they are coming along great. My question is I have a 3 foot UV
tube,
would this be OK to place over the top of the seed trays so they get
sunlight? My window sills are full and its still too cold for what I am
trying to grow to place them outside just yet.

Thanks once again
Titch
Hi again

Its a 3 foot tube UV light the sort you see in reptile tanks. I used to
keep
water dragons which require these light on for 12 hours per day to get
their
nutrients. Just wondered if this type of thing could replace sun as I
haven't any space left. My house looks like a pot plant from the outside
with leaves out of every window. Dont ya just luv gardening lol
Thanks
Titch


PS.

Found some info on the tube C&P below, Thanks
Repti Glo Desert UV Tube 8.0 - 15W 18" / 45cm
A purpose made reptile Ultraviolet light, ideal for lighting terrariums and
vivariums for reptiles and plants from desert areas, supplies 33% UVA and 8%
UVB. Promotes essential Vitamin D3 synthesis, required by many reptiles to
utilize the calcium in their diet, stimulates appetite, activity and
reproductive behaviour.
Recommended for reptiles with a high UV requirement e.g. Bearded Dragons,
Tegus, Chameleons, Desert Iguanas, Uromastyx, Monitors.