What watt of basking bulb do you use?

[lesleyg1989]

I have a 40 gallon vivarium and I got given a 50 watt bulb for it and the temp is at 100, I was wondering what everyone else uses?

 

[Ruby2uesday]

It depends on how i have Huego's spot setup. I have a 40watt right now, but he can get pretty close. (my husband really doesn't want me going higher due to energy bill) When i can get away with it and take one brick away i use a 75w. Like i said it really depends on his basking spot.

 

[o0SpaceAce0o]

Woah, I have a 40 gallon and I use a 150 watt. I tried a 75 first, but it would only get up to 85 degrees with it. Maybe it's the brand or something.

 

[Ruby2uesday]

Woah, I have a 40 gallon and I use a 150 watt. I tried a 75 first, but it would only get up to 85 degrees with it. Maybe it's the brand or something.

yes, but i didn't think to mention, i live in Louisiana where in the summer it's HOOOOOOOOOOOT and humid. I don't have a fan on in this room, just the ac running and we try and keep that to a minimum (as much as we can) so his tank temps overall are good. I'm sure i'll have to up the wattage come winter time. When i first got him and tried the 100W out, his spot was very low and far away for the temps to be right, but my husband said he walked into the office (first day) and literally started pealing off his clothes wondering why it was so darned hot in here. LOL Those lights heat up more then just the tank!

 

[SARBEAR]

Wow, I have a 40 gal, and I'm using a 175 watt..and I live in Arizona, lol.
That's weird.
I'm pushing 106-108 though..

 

[Ruby2uesday]

basking spot around 105, hot side 90 cool 80-85 (accurite digi probe thermometer)