Heat help

[DraconaKeitorin]

I've tried switching to house lights to save money and to not have to deal with lights burning out so often. During the hot summer, everything was fine. Now however, it's not warm enough even though I've raised her basking spot. I'd like some lighting suggestions like what brands.

Her tank dimensions are LXDXH: 46, 24.5, 23 inches.

Current heat: Basking 90f Warm 86f Cool 77f

Beside the basking spot, I have a hard time keeping the entire tank warm. It seems too large in that aspect. I've got 2 house bulb lights on her right now, I can add another if needed.

Also advice on how to attach a hammock to wooden walls would be nice haha.

Thanks in advance!

 

[quyllur]

3M Command hooks to attach the hammock to the walls.

What wattages and type of bulbs are you using? IE, halogen flood, incandescent, etc.

 

[DraconaKeitorin]

I've got 2 100w "modified spectrum replacement" GE incandescent bulbs in right now. I tried a Philips incandescent flood bulb but it didn't get anywhere near hot enough. The flood bulb was 40w at 120V which, the 120V is as high as my lamps can accept.

 

[DraconaKeitorin]

One of the lamps is a national geographic brand and I noticed it felt much warmer beneath it than my zoo meds. I switched them around and now her basking spot is around 103f.