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[QUOTE="CooperDragon, post: 1978338, member: 76248"] A wooden base is common and that's probably what I'd go with. I'd seal it well using some polyurethane to keep it water tight, especially if you decide to go with a bioactive substrate or something like that. For ventilation, I suggest putting some vents low on the cool side and high on the warm side. That will help circulate the air via convection. A 36'' T5 Arcadia 12% is a good choice for UVB. For heat, I would just try out some halogen and incandescent bulbs and see what gives you a nice bright light and proper surface temperatures. Using a wide/flood style is better than having a narrow beam if possible. PAR38 and BR40 bulbs tend to work pretty well, so I'd start there. It's probably a good idea to include an extra socket so you can set up a heat projector bulb that can be set to turn on in case the enclosure gets too cold overnight. This is a better way to go than using a heat pad and you can either have it set on a manual switch, or use a simple on/off thermostat for it. They produce heat without visible light so they're ideal for overnight or supplemental heat. [/QUOTE]
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