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Basking Bulbs
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:48 amby SeriSlider
I had an Exo-Terra Sun Glo Basking Spot bulb 75W that last from Dec 6 til Jan 20 which in my opinion is not a long time since they cost ~$8. What other alternatives can I use that will give Seri enough heat along with her UVB light? I have a Zoo Med mini combo dome lamp fixture.
Re: Basking Bulbs
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:03 pmby xfallwithmexo
You can use an Incandescent bulb. It's around $1.00 I got mine for 75 cents. Its a pretty common household item. Just make sure you check the temperature every once and awhile to see if you need to adjust the distance of the lamp to the rock
Re: Basking Bulbs
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:59 pmby SeriSlider
I got a 4 pack of 75W from home depot for a wopping $1.35 lol and its been in for about an hour now and her basking temp is already up to 85-90 degrees!! YAY! Im happy bc now she's acting a bit normal.
Re: Basking Bulbs
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:26 pmby floydster
I use a 25W incandescent above the basking area. The temp ranges from 25C to 29c which seems to keep my guys very happy.
Floydster
Re: Basking Bulbs
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Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:37 amby VeipaCray
The wattage you choose will depend on how close the fixture is to the basking platform. A lesser wattage bulb closer might allow for the same temperature as a higher wattage bulb further away.
Re: Basking Bulbs
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Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:46 pmby marisa
Always check the temp with a thermometer. A range of 88 - 90F is good.