OMG ! Basking lighting really making me mad

[Tomek]

Ok, so, I had a Repti Glo 50 watt bulb. I tested the temperature in his basking spot and it said it was only about 89 in his spot. So, I went out and bout a 75 watt bulb and now the temp. is saying it is only 83 in his basking spot. What is going on? with the lighting?

 

[diamc]

What type of thermometer are you using, is it a digital strip, round gauge, digital with long wire & probe end or a temperature gun? Where exactly are you taking the temps and how long are you waiting before getting the final reading?

 

[Grogshla]

how big is your enclosure. For my 40 gallon breeder i use a 60w bulb in one of those glo dome things and using the arm/brace it comes with i can get the globe to the perfect position where the basking spot is about 110

 

[Tomek]

Hi, my enclosure is 40 gallon also. I have a 75 w. bulb and currently my temperature has gotten a bit better. It states it is 95 in his tank. But, still not 100 or 110? How far away is your beardie from the light? maybe that makes a difference.

 

[diamc]

One of my tanks is a 40 breeder also and I'm only using a 60 watt household light bulb at a distance of about 12 inches.
What type of thermometer are you using, is it a digital strip, round gauge, digital with long wire & probe end or a temperature gun? Where exactly are you taking the temps and how long are you waiting before getting the final reading?

 

[Tomek]

Hi,

I am using a digital with long wire & probe end and I am waiting about 30 minutes to check the reading and I am putting it right on his basking log where he sits. He is also about 12 inches away from heat source. I am going to try this again, because it is not making sense to me. I appreciate your help.

 

[mostlyharmlessnj]

I'm willing to bet the repti glow you had was their 50w Halogen Neodymium which is why it was actually hotter then a standard 75w bulb.

Watch the types of bulbs you are using:

http://www.reptileuvinfo.com/html/watts-heat-lights-lamp-heat-output.html

I personally use a 60w BR30 Halogen in a 40B @ about 16" and my basking temp according to a coral life & acurite are about 110

These newer halogen bulbs are brighter and provide more heat then their standard incandescent counterparts.

 

[definitions]

I have a 40 gallon breeder and my bulb is 100 watt and the temps range from 95-110. My house also sits at room temperature constantly though. 75

 

[Tomek]

I am using a Zoomed Halogen 75w bulb. It is getting to 95 degrees at 12" from beardie to light. I am assuming this is ok?

 

[mostlyharmlessnj]

Tomek,

What is the temp in the hottest (most direct point under the light)?

 

[Tomek]

It is 95-96

 

[Tomek]

How far away should the beardie be from the basking light?