Basking bulb

[Nichole1228]

Hunter's basking bulb burnt out this morning when I turned it on, I've only had it for a month! What brand/kind of basking lights to u recommend? She is in a 40 gallon breeder tank and she can get high up and close to the bulb!

 

[Dawn McNair]

I bought a halogen flood light and put it on a dimmer to control the heat.

 

[Mushuandcricket]

I use a halogen flood light too. Just make sure it is set up to were your dragon is able to still get UVB from your UVB source.

 

[PatsyB]

Here too, halogen flood lamp.

 

[Nichole1228]

Oh ok Ty guys!!!

 

[Zilladragon23]

I have to try that! What wattage would you guys recommend for basking spots that go between 8-12 inches.

 

[Zilladragon23]

Both have dimmers, just curious on where to start. TIA

 

[Zilladragon23]

I use a halogen flood light too. Just make sure it is set up to were your dragon is able to still get UVB from your UVB source.

How far from the uvb source would you recommend keeping it?

 

[PatsyB]

It's hit or miss and I really don't understand it. You just have to get a couple wattages and see what works. I would start with a 65 and then go the next higher.

I have a 65 watt in Dexter's tank, her basking spot is about 12 inches from the light and the temps are perfect. Luci's has the same exact bulb and he is about 7 inches from the light and the temp is right on. I can't wrap my head around why they are the same even though Luci is closer to the light. I changed gauges and batteries, still the same reading. The only thing I can think of is the placement of their tanks. Luci is closer to the floor, closer to the heat vent. Dexter is higher up.

 

[cody]

It's hit or miss and I really don't understand it. You just have to get a couple wattages and see what works. I would start with a 65 and then go the next higher.

I have a 65 watt in Dexter's tank, her basking spot is about 12 inches from the light and the temps are perfect. Luci's has the same exact bulb and he is about 7 inches from the light and the temp is right on. I can't wrap my head around why they are the same even though Luci is closer to the light. I changed gauges and batteries, still the same reading. The only thing I can think of is the placement of their tanks. Luci is closer to the floor, closer to the heat vent. Dexter is higher up.

if thier basking spots are made of different material, one could retain heat better

 

[PatsyB]

if thier basking spots are made of different material, one could retain heat better

Thanks Cody! That makes sense.

 

[Zilladragon23]

if thier basking spots are made of different material, one could retain heat better

For sure! I was also thinking that it's possible that one of the tanks holds the heat in more. Different tops maybe? I definitely agree with you though cody. I'm still trying to figure this all out, lol.

 

[Mushuandcricket]

How far from the uvb source would you recommend keeping it?

Whatever UVB source you have it will have the recommended distance so were you have your basking spot just make sure the uvb light is were it would reach it from the recommendations.