I recently got my RES (his name is Melvin !) back from my dad and couldn't be happier to have my boy back!! I'm reworking his lighting/heating setup because it's time for new bulbs, so there's no better time but the present! Here's my details, any advice is welcome!!
- He's in a 40 gal breeder tank approx. half full of water
- He's approx. 12 years old
- Basking area sits 6-8 inches below the top of the tank
Here's my questions:
- I'm planning on getting an Exo Terra Repti-Glo 5.0 Compact Fluorescent 26-Watt bulb, Is this appropriate?
- I would like to try a ceramic heating emitter. I believe a 60 watt bulb will work well for the setup/distance from the basking platform?
- Should the heating element be on 24/7? I live in New England and the room temp this time of year is definitely too cold for him, but I'm not sure if he basks over night.
That's all I can think of right now. Thanks!!