uvb

[GrifTheGreat]

do they need it

They can benefit from 4 to 6 hours a day of low UVB.

[Lija]

when thinking if they need it or not i suggest we look at how they live in a wild. Big ponds under he sun = uvb exposure, thus they do need it and that is why I have it for my guy.
They would definitely be benefiting from it.

[Quijibo]

I wasnt using UVB at first with my first ABF. Then started noticing other ABF owner’s frogs had much brighter colored frogs. Tried UVB out for some time and I find it does bring out healthier looking skin color. Maybe it’s just me but I think Lija hit it on the head.

[bboyz frog]

thanks guys can i leave it on all night or will that disturb him/her

[purpleturtle89]

thanks guys can i leave it on all night or will that disturb him/her

NO DO NOT LEAVE IT ON ALL NIGHT! You will stress your frog out it needs proper daylight and nighttime cycles also I use UVB mainly for planting, but I suggest you give your frog plenty of places to hide from it just in case it doesn't feel secure in the light

[Quijibo]

thanks guys can i leave it on all night or will that disturb him/her

God no. All animals need a Day/night schedule or else they might get stressed and pass away. Try one of these,

Amazon.com: Zilla 11893 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center, 1875-Watt: Pet Supplies

They work great so you can set up a time for your lights to switch on/off. So you can be lazy and the lights change on there own(my excuse). Plus they also have stead power for your heat elements. A must IMO.

[Lija]

God no. All animals need a Day/night schedule or else they might get stressed and pass away. Try one of these,

Amazon.com: Zilla 11893 24/7 Digital Timer Power Center, 1875-Watt: Pet Supplies

They work great so you can set up a time for your lights to switch on/off. So you can be lazy and the lights change on there own(my excuse). Plus they also have stead power for your heat elements. A must IMO.

i use cheap ones from home depot 7$. I have everything on controllers, it is not for lazy people it is for busy ones


Use UVB as a day light only.

[Quijibo]

i use cheap ones from home depot 7$. I have everything on controllers, it is not for lazy people it is for busy ones
Use UVB as a day light only.

they carry digital ones?