New tank, what bulbs?

[PHXSPAZZ]

We got a 47"l x 18"w x 17" h tank.
Should I do 2 24" reptisuns on one end or a 48" and a 24" ?
SPAZZ is 1 1/2 years old, 20.5 inchs & 1.12 lbs , she has the run of the house when we are home and is still chunky. lol

DOUG, ROSE & SPAZZ

 

[spurlee01]

You only want the bulb to cover 1/2 to 2/3 of the tank, not the entire tank. So a 24" reptisun or a 36" reptisun would be fine.

 

[PHXSPAZZ]

1 or 2 24" bulbs for an 18" wide tank and how far from them should she be ?

 

[spurlee01]

Just one. She should be able to get within at least 8 inches, but no closer than 6 inches.

 

[JeffSimpson]

1 or 2 24" bulbs for an 18" wide tank and how far from them should she be ?

Assuming a "normal sized" tank in regards to width, the 1/2 to 2/3 rule applies to the length. Of course is your tank is 4 feet long by 8 feet wide, this rule may not apply.