Dollar Store bulbs vs. Exo Terra

[Kurt]

Studies at the ABG are showing that frogs do indeed need exposure to UVB lighting to properly absorb calcium. So I would reccomend using UVB lighting.

[jtay]

Studies at the ABG are showing that frogs do indeed need exposure to UVB lighting to properly absorb calcium. So I would reccomend using UVB lighting.

That's what I thought

[Kurt]

My problem is how the heck am I going to put lights on all those tanks. I may have to get rid of a few things.

[Paul Rust]

My problem is how the heck am I going to put lights on all those tanks. I may have to get rid of a few things.

I use ZooMed Repti-Sun tubes. They are UVB producing. And the light looks natural in the vivarium.

[John]

You must remember that most bulbs, while producing most of their output in the specified range, also throw out light across the colour spectrum, even into the UVB range. So your frogs are getting a little UV light whether you like it or not.