Benefits of Full Spectrum Lighting

[Pajarita]

Let me explain this a bit better. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals so they need to get the warmth necessary for life from external sources, the most common been sun bathing and, because of this, they evolved to be able to withstand direct sunlight that would normally burn a warm-blooded animal (their bodies are covered with scales and their eyes are protected by a third eyelid). But parrots are not only warm-blooded, most of them are also canope dwellers (they live in the tops of the trees) so their bodies are not meant to be exposed to strong, direct sun for longer than minutes at a time and, when you use a light that has a strong UV output, you are putting them in danger. I personally know of two birds that went blind and one that was burned because of 'avian' lights.

[vwbug2010]

Ok guys thanks for the info no I won't use them was just asking as I was looking at the different specs. I'll go with the spec given just trying to find some one in the uk that sell them

[vwbug2010]

This ones close to your spec

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sylvania-2Ft-18 ... full+5000k

Just trying to find the equivalent in the uk I need a 18w for my flicker free fitting

Don't worry won't use and bulb with out checking first...

[Wolf]

Pajarita, I think has the link that you need for the right tube as she uses Amazon prime for hers. This one is too hot at 6000 K Temp and says noting at all about UV output.

[Pajarita]

Well, 6000 ktemp will increase sexual hormone production so, although I would not, you can use it until July but you will have to switch to a lower Ktemp (I prefer 5000 over 5500) then.