I was wondering what kind of bulbs and the wattage that you use for your ackies basking spot. Im currently using an 85watt indoor flood bulb.
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What watt bulb for ackies
svt-sinister
Nov 27, 2003 09:55 AM
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Finnigan
Nov 27, 2003 11:38 AM
What matters is the temperature on his basking spot.
If you use a 150 watt bulb and the temp is too high, you can just raise the light above the spot till the temp gets to be what you want.
If you are using a 60W bulb and the temp is too low, just lower the light.
If you're setup is such that you don't really want to raise / lower neither the basking spot or the light, then buy something like a 100W bulb and go a little higher or lower till the temps are correct. However, you might have to keep buying bulbs till you find one that works.
Your best bet is to raise / lower the light or basking spot till your temps are right.
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JH
Nov 27, 2003 01:55 PM
Hey there. It is totally impossible to tell you with out knowing the ambient temp of the room and the distance between the fixture and the basking spot, as well as the size of the cage. What you do need to know is what temp you want the basking spot (120-130) and how much you want to heat the rest of the cage. I always use a bank of bulbs, one a spot light, and the other a normal. You want the ambient temp to be about 85. If you use a bank of bulbs this is easily achieved. m(you need to get a temp gun, but for now get a reliable thermometer) What size is your cage? If you would like to email me feel free ( monitors4you@hotmail.com ), I will help you get your ackie cage totally set up! Have a good one!
Jed Hassfeld
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SHvar
Nov 27, 2003 09:39 PM
They are tough thick glass, they last alot longer than most bulbs, they make so much heat with so little energy use, and are around $5 each. From 8 inches they create a 180 f degree basking spot on cork bark, from 12-14 inches they create 165 degree basking spot on 3/4" plywood. As you raise it higher the temp drops and you get a good gradient because the ambient heat is lower from lower wattage. You have to experiment with wattages for each application but dont go too high and have varanid-jerky. Good luck.
