quoted from and translated to english:
Von Hans Eibert
Die Aquarien-und Terrarien Zeitschrift
1973 Vol. 26 no 10:352-355
Phelsumen
"I also conducted some experiments with the small P.madagascarinesis. In
particular, I was interested in knowing
whether or not the animals need ultra-violet light. I subjected one animal to
rays from the sixth day following birthfor ten minutes every three days. this
was accomplished with an Osram-ultra vitalux, of a distance of metre. At the
same time, I
gave him honey and vitamins(three drops of Protovita mixed well with a
teaspoon of Honey) in a small plastic container. Since Phelsums are fond of
honey it is easy to administer the vitamin amount.the animals which were
subjected to such rays grew well.
It was quite different with animals that got no rays. I n spite of equal
adminstration of the vitamin, after about six weeks ,lameness of the hind
legs appeared. The animals moved only with there forelimbs and could no
longer climb. An immediate ray- treatment of 15min daily with Osram- Ultra_
vitalux healed the animals within 5 days. For adults, one weekly treatment of
15 min was suffficient ; however, one can foregoo this once in 4 or 5 weeks.
As soon as I notice that the animals are not feeling well I irradiate them
for a week, at 15 min per day. I have always had success." end quote
sounds like therapy to me!
I work in X-ray and this sounds familiar.
so what of the Osram-Ultra-Vitalux?
I need one
I have found Edmund Scientific has a Ultra Violet Long & Short wave light
source unit#v70-259 at $299.95
university grade , short wave 253.7nm longwave 366.0nm. powered by 110v, unit
6 1/4 inch length x 4 1/2 inches w x 2 1/2
2 lbs. 12 oz.
SW replacement bulb #v39-608 $44.95
LW replacement bulb #v39-609 $24.95
www.scientificsonline.com
now the question is what is the exact nm range that is beneficial?
per Emmanuel-
Beneficial UVB rays to photosynthesize d3 is between 295 and 310 nm. The UVB
spectrum goes up to320 nm, longer waveleghts are UVA and visible light.
well we have a fixture that will run bulbs of the type I seek
I suppose I should be able to find exact matches for the nanometre range.
I was thinking if I could find the manufacture of those replacement bulbs
they would know.
any thoughts?
later
Joey
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