Basking

[acidburn01]

Our tank is 4x2x2 and we have a 100wat basking bulb but it's just not hot enough for Toothless. Our thermometer reads maybe 95 but no matter how long he basks, he's cool--almost cold.

What's a better/higher wattage bulb that will give him that extra 5 to 10 degrees he's used to and benefits from.?

 

[KarrieRee]

Our tank is 4x2x2 and we have a 100wat basking bulb but it's just not hot enough for Toothless. Our thermometer reads maybe 95 but no matter how long he basks, he's cool--almost cold.

What's a better/higher wattage bulb that will give him that extra 5 to 10 degrees he's used to and benefits from.?

Get a 150 watt - watch temps w/ your digital probe thermometer-

 

[acidburn01]

Get a 150 watt - watch temps w/ your digital probe thermometer-

Will 150watt get too hot.?

I saw some people use floodlights but it risks melting the tank lid.??

 

[KarrieRee]

Will 150watt get too hot.?

I saw some people use floodlights but it risks melting the tank lid.??

You can get a Arcadia halogen not flood light- its trial and error w/ basking bulbs - try the 150 see where you get for temps- make sure your using the digital probe placed on the basking spot where he sits for basking and go from there

 

[Heaven1]

I use the 150w, but have it hooked into a temperature control. My 100w would not get it warm enough.