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Too hot, or not hot enough?

dope Jan 25, 2006 07:04 PM

I have a 20 gallon long tank for my ball. I bought a 40 watt and 60 watt ceramic bulb. The problem is the 40 watt will keep the tank at about 80-85 with a basking spot of about 90. The 60 watt will keep tha tank about 90-93 witha basking spot of like 98-100. All of this is fanenheit(spelling?). My qestion is do I use the 40 or 60 watt bulb??? I also have a small under tank heater as well. Thanks.

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ginebig Jan 25, 2006 07:39 PM

Use the 40W, that's just about right.

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