How do I change the air temp inside the tank to test the heat of the bulb? That completely through me off.

Btw, thanks all for clarifying my questions.

My big concern is "Are my monitors warm enough". I almost wish there was some chart laying out the proper wattage of one bulb or group of bulbs for enclosure size. I've heard it said more than once that using multiple lower wattage bulbs will achieve better(?) results that one high wattage bulb. If this makes it easier, I'm not using halogens...just regular incandecents.

I think I speak for everyone when I say that I don't want my montors to dehydrate or develop gout. I understand how to retain humidity...that's easy. Use less ventilation to retain moisture.

I don't use any other alternative methods of heat in my enclosures besides heat bulbs. I have read that a monitor needs a basking spot that reaches 130 Degrees F. Thinking logically, the same wattage bulb will produce the same amount of heat regardless of the size of the enclosure within its immediate area.

What I wanna know is what does everyone else do? Does anyone have any pictures of their standard set ups? I may just be anal, but I want my monitors to thrive and be healthy as possible, and that includes providing a humid enough and warm enough environment.

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