Equipment Review and Discussion :: day light & uvb light question

[itzrasaqboy]

should i leave my 25 watt blue day light on the screen on top of his tank or should i hang it with the 13 watt fluorescent uvb coil bulb??? i have the uvb light hanging about 10 inches above the basking rock.

[Raphulk]

as for where the heat lamp should be placed, probably 8 inches away from the prime basking spot. more off, try to place it somewhere where the rays can reach the basking area easily (not through a screen) the beneficial rays wont go through a screen that is covering it.

also, if im not mistaken, 25 watts for a heat bulb is not enough. i personally have a 60 watt and a 75 watt for my two turtles. it gets up to 100 on the prime basking spot, but the turtles adjust to the spots they like

[Daniel3507]

just be sure and measure the temp of the basking spot.

[marisa]

Position it so that it heats the basking area 88-90F (but not so close that your turtle could touch it). If it's really close, use a regular incandescent light bulb with a higher wattage for heat.