distance from lights??

[jennacharpy]

Hi all!!! I have a few questions regarding distance from lighting. I bought my baby a new log (which he loves) and due to its location it allows him to get about 7 inches away from the UVB light (i have a reptisun 10.0 T8 24 inch). i got the light tested yesterday at the vet and was told it has 10” UVB penetration. Is the log allowing him to get too close?? Also, he is only able to get about 12 inches from the basking light which is a 50 watt halogen bulb, the surface of his basking rock is 104 degrees but he doesn’t seem to go on it much. Is he too far from the basking light?? or too close to the UVB?? i really don’t want to cause any eye issues or get him too hot!! thanks!!

 

[kingofnobbys]

This will help with proper set up for the UV lighting : viewtopic.php?f=34&t=235611

Regarding distance between basking spot and basking globe - afraid this this will have be done by trial and error unless the basking globe comes with a temperature vs distance table / chart. You will need a good accurate digital thermometer , aiming for a maximum of 40 degC at the basking spot.