shawnalansmith77
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I am in the process of setting up a new home for a baby that I will be getting in a week or so along with a bin for a Dubia colony. I live in WI and everything with be in the basement along with all of the other reptiles. My main concern right now is in regards to the UVB rays and their effects on the dragons eyes. I currently have a 60w (1050 lumens and full power) halogen bulb for the basking lamp and T5 HO 10.0 UVB. I am able to get the basking temps in the desired range of 105 - 110 but I have to dim down the bulb quite a bit to maintain that temp. I have read on other posts that a bright light is needed to help "neutralize" the rays to the dragons eyes. So, my question is, will this be sufficient at a dimmed level or should I use a lower wattage bulb at a higher brightness.
My last question is regarding the Dubia colony. As stated, everything is in the basement which drops to the high 60's at night. I am having a problem getting the temps inside the feeder bin to 85-90. I have a 16w heat mat on one side. Considering getting a Nano heat emitter but they only come in 25w or 40w. Which one would be a better choice.
Thanks for the help.
My last question is regarding the Dubia colony. As stated, everything is in the basement which drops to the high 60's at night. I am having a problem getting the temps inside the feeder bin to 85-90. I have a 16w heat mat on one side. Considering getting a Nano heat emitter but they only come in 25w or 40w. Which one would be a better choice.
Thanks for the help.