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Hello!
I would like to ask if it is ok to use a 25W UVA-UVB sera lamp for my pleuro tank (100cmx30cmx40cm). I haven't put it yet, but I read that they need UVB light for the vitamin D3, so I was wondering if I should put it...

Thank you very much!
 
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Salamanders don't really need UVB. The light could actually be problematic if it warms the water too much.
 
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What kind of lid do you have on the tank? Glass or plastic will block virtually all UV, so, depending on the lid, the UV component may be wasted. Having UV won't hurt, but newts will do just as well with a good diet and no special lighting.
 
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Thank you for the responses. I have a plastic lid but the lights are under it. The lights are not bulbs, they are "long lights", I don't know how it is called! Anyway as long as it isn't necessery I won't put the UV lamp. Thanks again
 
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