With a MVB they will still absorb some of the UVB at that distance I believe.
But can I ask what is the size/measurements of the enclosure?
With a 160watt I'd be most concerned with the heat being to much.
I think I now understand your question regarding the 24 inches. Do you mean because you enclosure is 24 inches high? With the MVB's the basking spot should be 12 to 18 inches from the bulb.
Yes raise the basking spot to within the 12" and you should be just fine. Just keep an eye on those temps though, if overheated a dragon can dehydrate pretty quickly.
Janie.
Yes raise the basking spot to within the 12" and you should be just fine. Just keep an eye on those temps though, if overheated a dragon can dehydrate pretty quickly.
Janie.
I agree I would start at 18 inches away first. Then check temps you can go from there if it needs some adjusting to achieve proper temps.
I personally would suggest an infrared temp gun for measuring temps when using the MVB's as you can get an accurate temp reading much faster. The infrared temp gun has made my life much easier with 8 MVB's in the house. I live in California so Summer's I watch my temps very closely or I could easily fry my beardies. The slightest change in houses ambient temps will highly affect encloser temps.