Best color/type of bulb or tube for aviary settings? « on: February 20, 2012, 01:40:07 AM » Author: RyanF40T12
Hi All, I raise parakeets, or as known in Australia an England, Budgies.  I'll be building an enclosed aviary that will not have very much exposure to natural sunlight so am curious as to what the best type of bulb would be to replicate natural light.  Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks
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	Re: Best color/type of bulb or tube for aviary settings? « Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 08:52:08 PM » Author: funkybulb
5000k or 5500k full spectrum lamp
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	Re: Best color/type of bulb or tube for aviary settings? « Reply #3 on: February 22, 2012, 08:21:16 AM » Author: dor123
Use a standard GLS 25-60W incandescent/12V 20-50W halogen lamp/120V 25-50W halogen lamp. There is no such a thing "Full spectrum light bulb".
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	Re: Best color/type of bulb or tube for aviary settings? « Reply #4 on: February 22, 2012, 11:17:53 AM » Author: Medved
Check, if they do not have some special requirement (like reptiles do need UV-B to avoid skin fungi buildup). If not (I haven't heard about any other animals then reptiles and sea aquariums needing that), regular daylight (5000..6000K) should be fine. Maintain day/night cycle with proper hours...
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	Re: Best color/type of bulb or tube for aviary settings? « Reply #6 on: February 22, 2012, 10:21:45 PM » Author: RyanF40T12
Thanks for the feedback.  I will indeed be going with something in the 5000-5500k range for my aviary.  The only natural sunlight they really get is for a few hours as the sun heads to the west side of the house, so they will get a little natural sunlight, the rest will be fluorescent during the daytime. Found a pretty good deal here: http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Fluorescent-Diameter-Temperature-F32T8/dp/B0002IM3PK/ref=pd_cp_hi_1 Thanks
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