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by fraze1974
17 May 2021, 18:03
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Basking spot wattage question
Replies: 6
Views: 6133

Re: Basking spot wattage question

Swapped the 100w for a 50w and I can now manage the temps by changing the bulb height. Happy days.
by fraze1974
11 May 2021, 15:08
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Basking spot wattage question
Replies: 6
Views: 6133

Re: Basking spot wattage question

Hi Lin,

Thanks for the feedback. Just wanted to make I'd not missed a trick or slipped up somewhere along the way. I'm guessing a spot rather than a flood bulb is the preferred type?
by fraze1974
09 May 2021, 14:22
Forum: Enclosures
Topic: Basking spot wattage question
Replies: 6
Views: 6133

Basking spot wattage question

Hi, I’m setting up our first enclosure for a Mediterranean hatchling and have installed UVB strip lights above 3/4s of the tortoise table. I’ve also installed a Arcadia Halogen Basking Spot 100w PAR38. I’ve mounted the spot at 30”/75cm above the substrate and the temps at the substrate level at the ...