Help with lighting

[Xjrosie]

I can no longer get the bulbs I was getting for Thor which were inexpensive and effective, and safe.

So I now have a 150w zoomed basking bulb and 100w Arcadia something or other (too tired to go look at the box.) It's not a basking bulb though.

Add those to the Arcadia UVB I've had for the last year or so, after I upgraded from the coil when I joined these forums.

I'm in need of help positioning these new bulbs.

In the front is the basking bulb. Where it sits, it is at 102°, after about 20 minutes of being on. The regular heat bulb is in the back.

Do you think the uvb is too close? At his basking spot it's about 8" from the closest part of his body, and 12-14" from the farthest part when he's sitting in his basking spot. But, he's also usually facing the uvb, which means I'm now concerned about his eyes and if the way the bulbs are set up is going to be harmful.

What would you do, where would you put the bulbs, or would you adjust the decor? Where would you put it?

Also, ignore the positioning of the lights in the bottom pic. The top pic is the actual position of the lights.

 

[KarrieRee]

I can no longer get the bulbs I was getting for Thor which were inexpensive and effective, and safe.

So I now have a 150w zoomed basking bulb and 100w Arcadia something or other (too tired to go look at the box.) It's not a basking bulb though.

Add those to the Arcadia UVB I've had for the last year or so, after I upgraded from the coil when I joined these forums.

I'm in need of help positioning these new bulbs.

In the front is the basking bulb. Where it sits, it is at 102°, after about 20 minutes of being on. The regular heat bulb is in the back.

Do you think the uvb is too close? At his basking spot it's about 8" from the closest part of his body, and 12-14" from the farthest part when he's sitting in his basking spot. But, he's also usually facing the uvb, which means I'm now concerned about his eyes and if the way the bulbs are set up is going to be harmful.

What would you do, where would you put the bulbs, or would you adjust the decor? Where would you put it?

Also, ignore the positioning of the lights in the bottom pic. The top pic is the actual position of the lights.
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Is the uvb in the tank-- it looks like it is - distance should be 12-15 inches

 

[Xjrosie]

It is. The top is fine mesh.

Is it okay to move it all the way to the back? He won't ever be directly under it. But it's the only way to get it further away without lowering his basking spot, which will lower his basking temp since it will be further away from the bulb.

 

[KarrieRee]

It is. The top is fine mesh.

Is it okay to move it all the way to the back? He won't ever be directly under it. But it's the only way to get it further away without lowering his basking spot, which will lower his basking temp since it will be further away from the bulb.

You don't want it on the back wall

 

[Xjrosie]

No, it would be attached to the top, just at the back.

 

[KarrieRee]

No, it would be attached to the top, just at the back.

Ok so as long as he can sit under it your good

 

[CooperDragon]

I think that looks pretty good. There is a nice gradient of uvb and temp options to move about and get what they want at a given time so I wouldn’t worry much about being too close unless he avoids the area right under the bulb regularly.

 

[Chris.]

Agreed, if he didn't like the UVB he is getting right now, he would shy away.
A good rule of thumb is to look at his behaviour for guidance if something needs adjusting.

Could you check what that other bulb is. If it is a halogen bulb you would have 250W for heating, which is a damn lot. Could it be a mvb? Cause those have a minimum distance requirement as they put out a huge amount of uvb.