Heat source

[Chez]

I've been doing sooo much turtle reading lately, for GTT:r's Library ( www.gttreloaded.com/library.html ), and one thing that's been clashing is the measure of distance between the bulb and the basking area.

I've always thought at least 6 inches, from the bulb to the top of the shell. But wouldn't the wattage/power of the bulb be a consideration as well?
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[biggy]

I have been wondering the same thing actually, I am considering building a lid for my tank and was trying to decide how far away to make the heat lamp....

[Chez]

whoa long time no see awesome that you're here!
It's too bad we can't use something like the tank size equation or something for this one.. lol
But I read something that sounded good, and I don't know why I didn't thing of this
It said to have it at a certain height, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then measure the temp.. and then adjust it if it's too hot or cold.
I always had mine about eight to ten inches away, but I use a 120w ceramic heater..
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[Arsenal]

well, im back (scully) and had to register again!
o well! ive been in cyprus for ages. but im back now. and cant wait to start writing replies etc in the forum. anywho... ive always thought it was 8 inches for any light... but then you gotta think in the wild they have the biggest most powerfull lightbulb on them. hahaha. so its up to you. but obviously for safety kepp it well out of reach or the turts. cause they are amazing climbers. ;D great to be back

[Chez]

heey look who it is ;D good to see you're back!
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[csurfleet]

Just experiment, make sure that he can't get close enough to the lamp to burn himself.

[Chez]

whoa.. everyones coming back ;D awesome
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