Other Turtle Discussion :: 25W Reading Light?

[Sir Max]

I have a 25W reading light..it does give off quite a bit of heat maybe up to 6-9 inches away from the bulb

i have been using this for my turtles basking area..but 25W is a little strong right?

what distance should i have the bulb at from the basking area?

i do not have a thermometer for my basking area atm unfortunatly..

so i dont want to risk putting it a little too close and being hot

EDIT:He seems to be enjoying it so far..is there any thing i should look out for? maybe if its too hot..

[coreyvht]

no not really i use a 75 whatt and could use more

[Sir Max]

What is the distance between the basking area?

[Farshad.roger]

Sir Max put a thermometer in basking area and put ur lamp there too..and set the distance so the thermo shows 31-2 C in basking

[vear]

You can get a thermometer for about 2 dollars. This way you'll know if your basking area is warm enough.

[sx2r]

i have a 100 watt bulb and its about 8 inches away from the basking area and im getting 90-92 degrees from it

[Sir Max]

Perfect thanks sx2r

[sx2r]

no problem

[rsour24]

mines the same as sx2r haha

[Sir Max]

Well actually since sx2r said 8 inches for a 100 watt

i put mine closer at 6 inches and my turtle has been basking for almost 6 hours today haha

i think he loves the added heat

[sx2r]

im glad its working out... i love watching the little guys bask... Tuck basks for hours also