ok i just got my new 50 gallon tank and i cant get the right tempetures. i tried an 60 watt bulb but doesnt get hot enought so i tryed the 75 and it gets too hot. HOW DO I FIS THIS??? do i get a dimmer?
A few questions for you. First, What are you taking the temperatures with and what are the temperatures you are getting in basking spot, and cool side? What kind of bulb are you using? Is it a basking bulb. You should probably see if you can adjust the height on the 75 watt bulb. Are you using a dome and clamp type of lighting. You could also use a dimmer as long as you are not using a Mercury Vapor Bulb. Do you also have UVB lighting and what are you using for that?