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temps?

bish Aug 16, 2005 04:37 PM

i was just curious what wattage bulb should a 55 gallon tank have?
thanks,
Bish
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beardiedragon Aug 16, 2005 06:59 PM

it depends on the room temp, the ventilation and how far the basking spot is from the light. I would start with a 100W halogen spot. You can always use a higher wattage bulb on a dimmer switch to get it perfect.
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PHLdyPayne Aug 16, 2005 08:30 PM

Depends on a few factors, like your normal room temperature, how far it is mounted from the basking spot etc. Typically a 75w heats a 35 gal long tank nicely with basking temps of 100F or so. For a 55gal, try a 100 or 125 w bulb.
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murphey Aug 17, 2005 07:22 AM

yes thanks for the information this will be helpfull for me to.

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