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What is a good watt......

Kalani Jan 08, 2004 11:21 AM

for a light to create a basking spot of 130 degrees. Also what kind of bulb is recommended?

Kalani

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MR_ANACONDA28 Jan 08, 2004 12:19 PM

sort of a question that can not have a straight awnser. if you had a 25w and measure the surface temp. of the basking spot that is only 4" away you might get 130 deg. on the other hand you could go with a 250w and measure it at 4 feet away. you first have to look at your set up and with a temp gun go from there. sorry i could not give you the awnser that you are loking for.

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