mega ray

[wildoafi3]

i was just wondering if i can use the 8.5'' ceramic zilla fixture with the 100w mega ray.. it sticks out of the bottom just a little bit but its hanging above the terrarium to keep it the safe 12'' away from him while basking.

 

[Josh]

I'm not positive on the rating of that fixture, but there should be a sticker or tag that will specify the maximum wattage rating. If you exceed that rating, you risk the fixture overheating and potentially burning or catching fire.

 

[wildoafi3]

also wanted to add that the fixture does say its ok for bulbs up to 150w

 

[Strawberry]

in the summer i use a regular light bulb in my heat lamp, it gets so hot out thats all you need to keep the tank at 85-88. in the winter i use a 100 watt basking spot lamp from zoo med. it has worked very well all winter, fall and spring

 

[Bill]

I us a 60wat light bulb for basking all year